Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo tells the story of six travelers who must unite to carry out a dangerous theft from the most secure fortress in the world. But, the book isn’t just about the daring scheme the six must pull off. The story is also about the unique inner challenges each character faces and must overcome to achieve success. Thus, I believe that Six of Crows is a well-written book because it focuses on both the physical and emotional journeys of each character. Kaz Brekker is the most dangerous boy in the slums of Ketterdam, the city where Six of Crows takes place. He carries the name Dirtyhands because of his willingness to undertake any job for the right pay. People say that he is a demon and that his hands are permanently stained with blood, when in fact he is just a seventeen-year-old boy. He is, however, the criminal …show more content…
He is forced to aid Kaz by describing the layout of the Ice Court, an impenetrable prison and the capital of his home country, Fjerda, in order to capture the prisoner being held there. Throughout the book, he struggles with the harsh drüskelle teachings that he once lived by againtst his own sense of decency. His decision whether to betray his former comrades or get a chance to be a drüskelle once more is a major issue throughout the book. But I won’t spoil what he eventually chooses. The last character is Wylan Van Eck, the runaway son of the rich merchant Jan Van Eck, who is offering a massive reward for the mission on behalf of the Council that runs Ketterdam. Wylan’s father constantly mistreated him due to his inability to learn how to read, and consequently Wylan is very nervous and self-doubtful. Despite originally being intended to be used as a hostage in order to ensure the reward from Jan Van Eck, Wylan becomes a strong member of the team through his hard work, constant loyalty and gentle