Darrow, at sixteen, has been working in the mines of Mars for quite a few years. He has a wife, he has his family, and he has his goal of winning the Laurel. He's a complex character, allowing the reader into his innermost thoughts, and making us feel as if we want his dreams for him and for us. Even though his lot in life is small, he makes us proud of who he is and what he's done.That doesn't change throughout the story, even though Darrow's life takes a path I never would have imagined.
Brown's entire cast is incredible, full of rich characters who practically jump off the page and into life. They are all stunning examples that not everything is what it seems, and that even the most simple of matters isn't always easy to understand. The caste system of colors, and layers within those colors, isn't easy to remember, but it does present an excellent view of what life could be like far in the future- and even on other planets.
One thing I would have liked is a pronunciation guide. Some of the names are almost impossible to imagine actually saying aloud, and sometimes I found it easier to gloss over those names and insert something easier to say. That's my only wish to make this a better book. It's amazing how much is packed in to the amount of pages, and I found it hard to put down.
Pierce Brown has built a richly detailed world, and I can't wait for the next installment.
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