Red Rising

1. General Impressions 

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• Red Rising combines elements of science fiction, dystopian fiction, and Greek mythology. What did you think of the way these elements interplay in Brown’s story? Which elements interested you the most?
• The novel’s plot contains many intense and dark moments. Were there any specific events that created suspense and intrigue for you or, alternatively, decreased your engagement as a reader?
• Red Rising stands among many dystopian and genre fiction stories with high-stakes games and competitions, such as Ender’s Game, the Hunger Games series, and the Red Queen series. How does Brown’s novel compare to these stories or other similar books and films you’ve encountered? Why is this narrative device so popular? 

2. Personal Reflection and Connection 

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

• Revenge plays a pivotal role in Darrow’s inner conflict. How do you tend to respond when you are wronged? Do you think that vengeance is ever fulfilling, or do you agree with Dancer that it is an ultimately futile endeavor? 
• Brown examines