Neil Beaton answers “Don't take this the wrong way, it's just a...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Morning Star (Red Rising Saga, #3):

Don't take this the wrong way, it's just a question. Red Rising is an "Over hyped" book I avoid because I have been a victim of hype several times. Not only that, but from other reviewers, Darrow is a bit of a Gary-Stu. He's perfect. While the premise for the trilogy is interesting, I am very apprehensive about reading it. Should I? Or do I just not read it?

Neil Beaton To be honest, I don't think it is hyped enough. I had only heard of it when i joined goodreads and was reading reviews of another book :-). I can see …moreTo be honest, I don't think it is hyped enough. I had only heard of it when i joined goodreads and was reading reviews of another book :-). I can see why you would assume the main character is a Gary-Stu. As other people have said, he makes too many mistakes to be viewed of as such. The character development of Darrow, as well as the other characters means that you feel like you know them. The plot also changes dramatically so many times. Honestly, I have never looked forward to a book being released so much in my life as I ahve with 'Morning Star'. I can't recommend enough.(less)

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