James Dashner
Hardcover | Pages: 384 pages Rating: 4.02 | 970898 Users | 54617 Reviews
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| Original Title: | The Maze Runner |
| ISBN: | 0385737947 (ISBN13: 9780385737944) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | The Maze Runner #1 |
| Characters: | Chuck, Teresa Agnes, Minho, Alby, Gally, Thomas, Ben, Newt |
| Literary Awards: | Georgia Peach Book Award (2011), Utah Book Award Nominee for Young Adults (2009), Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award (RT Award) Nominee for Best Young Adult Paranormal/Fantasy Novel (2009), Charlotte Award (2012), Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee (2011) Evergreen Teen Book Award (2012), Milwaukee County Teen Book Award Nominee (2011), Lincoln Award (2012), Missouri Truman Readers Award (2012) |
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There are alternate cover editions for this ASIN here and here.If you ain’t scared, you ain’t human.
When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone.
Nice to meet ya, shank. Welcome to the Glade.
Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive.
Everything is going to change.
Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying.
Remember. Survive. Run.
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| Title | : | The Maze Runner (The Maze Runner #1) |
| Author | : | James Dashner |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 384 pages |
| Published | : | October 6th 2009 by Delacorte Press |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Cultural. Japan. Asia. Literature. Asian Literature |
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Ratings: 4.02 From 970898 Users | 54617 ReviewsWrite Up Based On Books The Maze Runner (The Maze Runner #1)
How could anyone be evil enough to do this to us? Just as awesome the second time round!Thomas wakes up in the Glade with no memory of who he is or his past. He is surrounded by boys all just like him, no idea why they are there, some have been there as long as 2 years. They all keep the Glade running, they grow food, raise livestock and perhaps the most important job - the runners. The runners go out everyday exploring the giant maze surrounding the Glade, attempting to find an escape. EveryThis book was recommended for fans of the Hunger Games series, a series that has become one of my favorites. I began The Maze Runner excitedly, hoping for an equally enjoyable, dystopian adventure. I didn't find it.The plot was intriguing and kept me reading; in fact, it was probably the only reason why I kept reading. Some writers are able to seamlessly integrate characterization and good writing with a fast-moving plot; James Dashner is not one of them. The pacing is strange, and Dashner's use
Preamble: I apologize up front about the spoilers in this review. They are hidden, but if you don't want to know some of the spoilers, don't click on them! Fair warning!Review: I read this at the encouragement of one of my kids, who dearly loves this book. So let me state right up front, buddy, I'm glad you loved this book. Now I'm going to express my opinion. Please remember that we're all allowed to have our opinions, even if mine is wrong. Now, I didn't hate The Maze Runner by any means. But
This book would have been great IF:1) the characters had some personality2) the main character - Thomas - weren't such a Gary Stu and showed some character development and growth instead of conveniently "remembering" important information to advance the plot3) the book weren't filled with atrocious made-up slang - "shuck-face," really, is this supposed to be cool?4) the villains - Grievers - were actually scary or dangerous5) the maze had some kind of mystery about it and not limited to moving
To Summarize: Wellllll...that was convenient...Thomas wakes up in the middle of a glen in the center a enormous maze. He (along with all of the other guys in there) have no memory of life outside of the maze.Absolutely blank slates the lot of them...wellll....mostly.Their entire lives were conveniently erased just enough so they'd have language, motor skills and just enough memory to understand irrigation/farming but nothing of their personal lives. Every month, a newcomer arrives to the Glade.
2.5 stars. The Maze Runner isn't all bad, for dystopian YA fiction. That's kind of damning it with faint praise, but I just can't summon up a whole lot of enthusiasm for it. It was reasonably well-written and had a promising setting, but I found it a frustrating read on SO many levels:1. Other kids keep telling the main character not to ask questions, so, so often. It was incredibly annoying and -here's the capper - it turns out there's no real reason for that. Other than hiding the Big Mystery
A premise full of promise, but after 150 pages, how can there still be no answers? Deliberately withholding information becomes frustrating not only for the protagonist, but for the reader as well. The fact that Thomas does not demand more answers from his fellow captives makes it difficult to sympathize with or care what happens to him. The spoilers for the book make it sound intriguing, but I can't wade through another 200 pages before it gets to the point. Aside from a few physical
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