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The Maze Runner by James Dashner
3.0

My big problem with this book is the writing. I think the movie could easily be better than the book since, as it is a visual medium, the director could make changes so that the viewer will not be aware of the original writing. I hope the film changes the language and slang of the characters, allowing them to sound like actual people instead of the cardboard cut-outs of the book.
In spite of the bad writing and laughably stereotypical characters, I kept reading the book because of the interesting plot and universe. I probably won't read the second book though.
I recommend The Maze Runner to fans of dystopia (because the universe is very interesting) that either have patience or are quick readers.