Wow.. this was not a book I expected to love, but I decided to give it a try after hearing so many good things about it. I was captivated in no time by the story and was left wanting to start the next book asap. This is a great read for anyone interested in fantasy and/or dystopian stories. 
 The story is about a boy named Darrow who is born to the low ranking caste of "Red" on the planet Mars. Him and the other Reds are working (and dying) in order to prepare the surface of Mars to be livable. After the death of his wife, Darrow is put on the path of not only of revenge, but also with the goal to start a rebellion that will hopefully change the course of society. 
 The development of Darrow was well done, with his growth and mental processes not feeling rushed or out of place. The story moved at a very pace without feeling like it was being dragged out or rushed through.