First half of Tom Outland's story

After reading half of Tom Outland's story it made his character even more intriguing for the end. The author gives a sense of mysteriousness that Tom is possibly exaggerating many of his stories but sometimes Tom comes off as credible. It is interesting how Tom really did not like someone like Roddy yet they became friends very quickly. Also there is a sense of how Tom has a passion for learning and adventure excites him at a young age as they venture into Cliff City. I am curious to find out what happens with Tom and Roddy because obviously something dramatic or suspicious happened as Tom fled New Mexico.