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milliethemoo9189'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? No
4.75
roannasylver's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty enjoyable, if predictable. I saw every twist coming - perhaps because I'm a borderline paranoid reader who specifically looks for twists before they come, but I was still a little disappointed there. That said, I enjoyed the process of figuring out the Maze and its secrets - just because I knew early doesn't mean I didn't enjoy watching the characters get there.
The characters themselves really could have used some more development and differentiation, especially the main two. Aside from bravery and quick thinking, I really don't know what to call their defining traits. I also would have liked some more backstory and interaction. (I realize that backstory is scarce given some major plot points, but after the reveal it would have been nice.)
But despite the conventions and familiar YA dystopian themes, it's an enjoyable enough book for fans of the genre. I'll be picking up book 2 to at least give it a try.
The characters themselves really could have used some more development and differentiation, especially the main two. Aside from bravery and quick thinking, I really don't know what to call their defining traits. I also would have liked some more backstory and interaction. (I realize that backstory is scarce given some major plot points, but after the reveal it would have been nice.)
But despite the conventions and familiar YA dystopian themes, it's an enjoyable enough book for fans of the genre. I'll be picking up book 2 to at least give it a try.
hopesharp's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? No
4.75
raphabonaretti's review against another edition
4.0
Uma distopia fácil de ler.
Um cenário bem construído e ao mesmo tempo diferente de outras distopias apocalípticas.
De narrativa envolvente e fluída, sem muitas complicações políticas e grandes existencialismos. Ótimo para um primeiro livro, conseguiu me cativar.
Uma montanha russa de desventuras que confere um ritmo frenético ao livro. Os meninos não tem um segundo de tranquilidade!
Já quero ler a continuação.
Um cenário bem construído e ao mesmo tempo diferente de outras distopias apocalípticas.
De narrativa envolvente e fluída, sem muitas complicações políticas e grandes existencialismos. Ótimo para um primeiro livro, conseguiu me cativar.
Uma montanha russa de desventuras que confere um ritmo frenético ao livro. Os meninos não tem um segundo de tranquilidade!
Já quero ler a continuação.
khufu's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
bookedbyerin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
akookieforyou's review against another edition
4.0
I liked the movie better. Not that this book was bad or anything, I just didn't enjoy it as much as I did the film. The only real 'flaw' of the book was how slow certain parts felt. I swear that it took them 1000 years to progress with anything.
wikaa7x's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting story. It is quite easy to read, although sometimes you can get the feeling that everything in the story happens too quickly. I would still recommend it!