Red Rising & Jack Reacher: Sci-Fi Hype vs Action Blockbuster

In this video, I’m giving you a two-for-one book review of Red Rising by Pierce Brown and the Jack Reacher novel, The Sentinel (by Lee Child and Andrew Child). One of these books completely flamed out for me after 10 chapters – and then again after another three – while the other turned into a fast-paced, popcorn-movie style summer blockbuster read. 00:00 - Introduction 01:06 - Red Rising: Quick Summary 02:38 - Red Rising: Darrow, the Protagonist 04:25 - Red Rising: The Conspiracy (SPOILERS) 05:27- Red Rising: My Issues w/ the Book 07:58 - Red Rising: More on Darrow (SPOILERS) 11:50 - The Sentinel: Quick Thoughts 13:34 - The Sentinel: Narrative Issues 15:14 - The Sentinel: Plot Summary 17:51 - Red Rising and the Sentinel: Closing Thoughts Are you a fan of Pierce Brown's sci-fi universe, or do you prefer the invincible heroics of Jack Reacher? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! #retirementjunkdrawer #redrising #isredrisingworthreading #jackreacher #isjackreacherworthreading