I second this my goodman. Fantastic "story" books, not really literature. But amazing books nonetheless.
Re:Ask HN: Books you read in 2016?
by Andrewbass on Thursday December 22, 2016 @10:42AM
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The books in the Red Rising trilogy were some of the best that I read this year as well.
Re:Ask HN: Books you read in 2016?
by bearBeetsBattle on Thursday December 22, 2016 @02:27PM
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I'm currently reading Red Rising and would totally recommend it.
Re:Ask HN: Books you read in 2016?
by JamesLeonis on Thursday December 22, 2016 @03:04PM
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I ripped through Red Rising and Golden Sun last month based on a buddy's recommendation. Morning Star is my early Christmas gift. It's an absolute page-turner of a series.
Re:Ask HN: Books you read in 2016?
by therealdrag0 on Thursday December 22, 2016 @02:34PM
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Just finished the first book this week. The best of escapism, wish fulfillment action adventure sci-fi page-turner. Would recommend.
I went in expecting nothing and almost abandoned half way through the first book as it seemed like a Hunger Games / Divergent rip off (and I didn't even like either of those particularly), but holy crap after about half way into the first book I was hooked. I powered through all three in a week and a half. The books are pure fun. Didn't make me think too much, and had plenty of action, politics, twists, broken friendships, violence, sex, rape, torture, etc. Not exactly YA I would say, but then again the material isn't exactly complicated either.
All in all, if you need a break from serious reads and enjoy sci-fi / fantasy, check this out. The books were absolutely written to be made into a movie trilogy at some point and I can't wait for it.