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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
If it weren't for the popularity of future worlds in danger and teenagers saving the world, I probably never would have heard of this book. And I kinda wish I hadn't. The whole book was all build up and then a cliff hanger leaving you with so many questions. And the made up slang is bad. Good that irks me the most. But it left me curious enough that if given the sequel as a gift I would read it but I don't plan on buying it myself.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
I enjoyed this book so much I finished it in one day. It's engaging, suspenseful, fast-paced, and pretty well-written. It's sort of like a cross between Ender's Game and the computer game Portal. ("Aperture Science. We do what we must because we can.")
Most of the book centers on Thomas, who finds himself in the middle of a maze with no memories, trying to solve the mystery of the maze. Because no explanation is given at first, suspension of disbelief is easy. As the story goes on, the story gets a bit harder to swallow.
The weakest part of the book was the end, where the mystery is semi-solved. (We must leave mysteries unsolved for the rest of the obligatory trilogy, after all!) The motive behind the creation of the maze seems so nonsensical. For that reason, I suspect Maze Runner is the strongest book of the trilogy.
Bottom line: I'd recommend this book, although I'm skeptical about the rest of the trilogy.
Most of the book centers on Thomas, who finds himself in the middle of a maze with no memories, trying to solve the mystery of the maze. Because no explanation is given at first, suspension of disbelief is easy. As the story goes on, the story gets a bit harder to swallow.
The weakest part of the book was the end, where the mystery is semi-solved. (We must leave mysteries unsolved for the rest of the obligatory trilogy, after all!) The motive behind the creation of the maze seems so nonsensical. For that reason, I suspect Maze Runner is the strongest book of the trilogy.
Bottom line: I'd recommend this book, although I'm skeptical about the rest of the trilogy.
Wow. Seriously, Wow. That is all I can say. This is an amazing book. And a great read-aloud. J and I were riveted from start to finish. We couldn't put it down. Already itching for the next one in the series. The Maze Runner is packed with action and mystery. A must-read for anyone who likes a splash of sci-fi/fantasy in their lives. Wonderful.
Fast-paced, entertaining and mysterious. Good start to a series!
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review nyusul
review nyusul
The Maze Runner is an original story - at times a little tedious and monotonous with the same themes and phrasing - but all in all a fun read. To me, the last 20 pages of the book were the most interesting, setting up the next book in the series. Not sure if I'm going to read that or not. The best parts were the descriptions of the maze itself, which will make a visually rich movie. Now that I'm thinking about the book as a whole, I kind of wish there were more hints about what is leading up to book two throughout rather than just the final pages. I was not so jazzed with all the kids being killed, although I don't think the kids who read this book would mind it so much.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was fun, I like an easy to read YA novel whilst I am reading something heavoier (right now its east of eden) It was just a little strangely paced, I think the world building is fun and I do want to learn more about world outside the maze however we are getting a lot of chosen one/main character right now.
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No