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akrafi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Gore, Gun violence, and Blood
harrypotterfan33's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved this, for anyone who loves a bit of sci-fi that feels so real it's scary at times. Sometimes I had to just tell myself it was a story but it's such an amazing feeling to forget about life and live an adventure without leaving your bedroom. Recommend to die hard Hunger Games fans as it's built arou d a similar concept. <Spoiler> CHUCK DIES AHHHHHHHHH!!!! I was sooooo close to crying but he'll be okay, he's so pure he'll go to heaven. also, I'm desperate for Thomas and Teresa to get their memories back so we can discover the chemistry between them. Also Newt is still alive, and Minho, Frypan and Winston. GALLY IS DEAD!!!!! YAYYYYY!!!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Suicide and Injury/Injury detail
Swears but only mildlydlrosebyh's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.0
The only thing Thomas remembers when he wakes up in the lift is his name. He's surrounded by strangers—boys who have similarly lost their memories. A infinite, ever-changing maze lies beyond the Glade's tall stone walls. It's the only way out—and no one has ever survived. Then a girl appears. The first girl ever. And the message she sends is dreadful.
One unique feature of this series is that the first book does not immediately describe the entire world building. You're a little perplexed when you first start reading the book, and it appears that you're expecting a great surprise, which is fine. However, there are always limitations. Ironically, despite the fact that you were expecting a massive shock, the twists were more predictable.
This book didn't bother me all that much—in fact, only one thing bothered me. Telepathy requires some work—a lot of work. I get the overall point, but it was not clearly established. This book is nearly 400 pages long, which is short for sci-fi novels, but you should know something about the characters. However, I did not. I didn't know Teresa very well—I'm sure I'll learn more about her in the future book—but as the sole female Glader, I expected something more delicate and exquisite.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Blood
Moderate: Violence, Grief, and Gore
justagirlwithbooks's review against another edition
2.5
“If you ain’t scared… you ain’t human.”
mid.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Violence
ecn's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Really easy, basic writing and enough happening every few chapters you keep you interested. Super super needlessly long in some parts but not bad. I can see myself liking this a decade ago when it came out. It actually lines up with the movie well (I saw the movies multiple times before reading this). But tbh I thought the movie was better bc it kept things succinct and made it clearer
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, War, Violence, Death, Grief, Child death, Blood, Fatphobia, Medical trauma, Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Vomit, Kidnapping, Murder, and Gore
kstericker's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Gun violence, Child death, Violence, Blood, Confinement, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Medical content, and Suicide
Minor: Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, and Vomit
kenzie_simone789's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Gore, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Child death
nellienelson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book so much omg. I finished reading it the day after I started because I couldn’t put it away. It had the right amount of mystery, thrilling and lighthearted moments. Foreshadowing was perfect and it was revealed at the right time. God, I loved it. Imma start the second book of the series right now, I’m so curious to how it continues.
I definitely recommend this book!
I definitely recommend this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child death, and Death
Minor: Gun violence
siennabea's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Wow. Ok. So. This book. I have never read anything like this before. Ever. It was dystopian at its richest, in a world that was, not realistic, but something you could see making sense in a twisted way. You could see Dashner had put some thought into the book and the characters.
Thomas was an interesting mc. I read this book a while ago, but I can still remember his loyalty and his protectiveness of his friends. I also remember how he risked himself for a friend that was thought beyond saving. I read this book a good 4-5 months ago, but I still remember admiring his courage and bravery. He could be a bit strong willed at times, a little impulsive, sometimes letting his emotions take the better of him, but he always done everything with a good intention.
So what happened? Thomas "awakes" in the elevator to complete darkness and absolutely no memory. From then on, he arrives at the Glade, the home, or in other words, prison, to the 20 odd Gladers, the boys who live there. The whole story is basically about Thomas and his new friends trying to get out the Glade through the huge seemingly never ending maze that surrounds them.
It is a good, nail biting read. It is not one of my favourites, but I did really like it.
Thank you for reading my review xxx 📚😊
Thomas was an interesting mc. I read this book a while ago, but I can still remember his loyalty and his protectiveness of his friends. I also remember how he risked himself for a friend that was thought beyond saving. I read this book a good 4-5 months ago, but I still remember admiring his courage and bravery. He could be a bit strong willed at times, a little impulsive, sometimes letting his emotions take the better of him, but he always done everything with a good intention.
So what happened? Thomas "awakes" in the elevator to complete darkness and absolutely no memory. From then on, he arrives at the Glade, the home, or in other words, prison, to the 20 odd Gladers, the boys who live there. The whole story is basically about Thomas and his new friends trying to get out the Glade through the huge seemingly never ending maze that surrounds them.
It is a good, nail biting read. It is not one of my favourites, but I did really like it.
Thank you for reading my review xxx 📚😊
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Gun violence, Body horror, Blood, Chronic illness, Grief, and Gore
em_davies7019's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Child death, Murder, Confinement, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Suicide, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Kidnapping