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starsnstitchin's review against another edition
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
This book was very frustrating! There was no reason--in world reality or plot device--why everybody would have been so secretive. The kids had built a fully function micro-community and yet didn't have a newbie onboarding program, despite expecting a newbie to show up every month. That also didn't add up--supposedly this thing had been running for 2/3 years but there was at least 50 kids. If they really did only show up 1/month then that would have only added up to 20-30 kids. The characters were also very inconsistent, only half effort of giving up or pushing through. I can tell the author wanted to add the giving up as an emotional element to show just how messed up the situation is, but needed them to keep going for the plot to work out and ended up tangling both together half heartedly in both directions at the same time or flopping back and forth in the same character. I get that there's probably more explanation for how/why Thomas and Theresa ended up in the maze themselves despite being part of its creation, but it created confusion in this book without some sort of explanation. They didn't seem to have any feelings about being there at all and no matter which way it's spun they would have had some sort of reaction based on why they were there; if it's unwilling they'd be pissed/betrayed, but if it's their choice they'd be happier or something. I don't know, it just felt lacking that way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Murder, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
tspice24's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Confinement, and Death
chiarasshi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Kidnapping
Minor: Abandonment, Blood, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Violence, and War
vijethayc's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
4.82⭐
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Confinement
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
anjalirenee's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
i don't care what anyone says this was one of the best y/a novels to come out of the y/a boom second only to the hunger games like the way they reveal the mystery is SO good
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Confinement, and Grief
camillemolina's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I really enjoyed the Maze Runner. I have a whole bookshelf of books I’ve started but not finished yet I read this whole book in one day. It is filled with action and adventure and it is also full of plot twists to keep things engaging.
I also enjoyed the relationships between the characters who often changed theirs opinions about themselves. I would have however liked to see a little more from Teresa (the only female character) who remains pretty mysterious and who doesn’t serve much purpose in the book if not to simply help Thomas. She sort of just goes along with whatever Thomas says and never really states her opinion or gives any input which is a little frustrating.
All in all this is however a very good book and I definitely recommend it.
I also enjoyed the relationships between the characters who often changed theirs opinions about themselves. I would have however liked to see a little more from Teresa (the only female character) who remains pretty mysterious and who doesn’t serve much purpose in the book if not to simply help Thomas. She sort of just goes along with whatever Thomas says and never really states her opinion or gives any input which is a little frustrating.
All in all this is however a very good book and I definitely recommend it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gore
Minor: Blood, Animal death, Child death, Death, Grief, Suicide attempt, Violence, Vomit, Confinement, and Abandonment
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