Book · 2022 · Fiction
The Red Rising Series Collection 5 Books Set by Pierce Brown (Red Rising, Golden Son, Morning Star, Iron Gold, Dark Age)
Why people recommend it
The Red Rising Series by Pierce Brown is an epic science fiction saga set in a deeply stratified, color-coded futuristic society governed by a ruthless ruling class. Chris Williamson has repeatedly championed the series on Modern Wisdom, describing it as one of his absolute favorite fiction works and noting that he has inadvertently introduced a vast portion of his audience to the books. On The Joe Rogan Experience, Matt Serra also recommended the series after discovering the audiobooks through one of his black belts. Williamson frequently updates listeners on the progression of the narrative, discussing the overarching sci-fi universe, analyzing the thematic weight of its cold rationality, and sharing anticipation for the final installment, Red God, as the series continues to captivate readers with its high-stakes rebellion and immersive world-building.
Who recommended it
- Chris Williamson Recommended
- Matt Serra Recommended
Chris Williamson — 4 mentions
“your Pokedad started reading Red Rising after seeing recommendations from multiple sources, yours included. Can you do an episode just on this or does that exist already? Uh, Red Rising, I think I might be the biggest front end of the funnel drug dealer for people getting into Red Rising, except for the author, maybe because it's the top of”
“For the people who don't know what we're talking, what the Red God is the final book in the Red Rising series by Pierce Brown.”
“so i was reading red rising which is a series by pierce brown it's just a sci-fi fiction series that i've addicted half of the audience to”
“red rising um is a series by pierce brown who is going to come on the podcast once he finishes writing his sixth book”
Matt Serra — 1 mention
“Rising. Red. Rising. Have you ever heard of this?”
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- Getting Things Done
- Adrift
- Atomic Habits
- Dungeon Crawler Carl
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Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“i love the um the cold comfort of rationality as pierce brown puts it in his fantastic red rising series”