Who is John Boone from Red Mars and what is their importance? Mars_trilogy English & Literature John Boone | Red Mars

Ares crew member, John Boone, is described as boyishly good looking and easygoing. He was the first man ever to walk and is viewed as a man of high standing among the crew. His position affords him a considerable amount of influence with his colleagues, as well as in Washington. Over the course of the novel, John becomes romantically involved with Maya. He is killed by Frank.