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mikeyw's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
3.75
sassystrawb's review against another edition
3.0
I was kind of disappointed with this novel, especially compared to the first book. It was good, but it didn't grab my attention the way I'd hoped it would. I don't really feel like it's exactly progressed the story somehow, and it's frustrating that the readers know just as little as they did at the end of the first book, so I'm a little disappointed.
magspie's review against another edition
4.0
I don't know if I'm on team Teresa or not. But an awesome read. :)
alexsian29's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Torture, Blood, Cannibalism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
booktrovertgrl's review
4.0
Thomas' daring attitude in TMR was commendable, but in this book, his loss of Chuck seemed to have impacted his courage. However, he eventually regained his confidence, which I was glad to see. Thomas faced many obstacles, but his unwavering resolve was inspiring. Chapter 64 was a challenge to read, but The Gladers' indomitable spirit was a testament to the human condition. The book's conclusion was emotional, but it also highlighted the importance of never giving up.
"Never expect anything!"
"Never expect anything!"
bennylee's review against another edition
4.0
It was ok. I felt like I read an action novel, less and less about the actual plot. It was way too long. I really like the premise of this series, and the mystery is awesome. But the delivery is severely lacking.
Some notes:
-Every other page described Thomas falling asleep or passing out.
-It's weird how in both novels they have yet to explain the weird language/slang. I assume it has something to do with their intelligence and response to the "variables" though.
-Dashner has no faith in his readers and constantly describes the literary meaning of everything.
-"Thomas was no doctor, but.." Why even say that?
-"I'd push my own mom down the stairs..." WHAT?
-They constantly tell each other to be quiet and listen/save their questions until the end. Every character. Every time.
-Dashner uses sentences like "the boys who died were not any that Thomas was close to" as if the reader should only feel sympathy them.
[Spoilers] other observations:
-Why didn't Thomas use telepathy to talk to Aris and find the other group when they split up in the Scorch town?
-I feel like they should have helped the others kill the weird lightbulb monsters instead of ditching them and sitting in the bathtub pods? Seemed out of character for Thomas.
-Thomas telling WICKED to kill Brenda instead of Jorge, hoping reverse psychology would work was really weird.
Some notes:
-Every other page described Thomas falling asleep or passing out.
-It's weird how in both novels they have yet to explain the weird language/slang. I assume it has something to do with their intelligence and response to the "variables" though.
-Dashner has no faith in his readers and constantly describes the literary meaning of everything.
-"Thomas was no doctor, but.." Why even say that?
-"I'd push my own mom down the stairs..." WHAT?
-They constantly tell each other to be quiet and listen/save their questions until the end. Every character. Every time.
-Dashner uses sentences like "the boys who died were not any that Thomas was close to" as if the reader should only feel sympathy them.
[Spoilers] other observations:
-Why didn't Thomas use telepathy to talk to Aris and find the other group when they split up in the Scorch town?
-I feel like they should have helped the others kill the weird lightbulb monsters instead of ditching them and sitting in the bathtub pods? Seemed out of character for Thomas.
-Thomas telling WICKED to kill Brenda instead of Jorge, hoping reverse psychology would work was really weird.
siemeread's review against another edition
4.0
I likes this book, but my favorite parts are the tiny tid bits we get of Thomas' past as he remembers. Just like the gladers I am dying to know whats really going on!
tchatters's review against another edition
4.0
Ahh! Cliffhanger... and book 3 doesn't come out for several months!
nilvento's review against another edition
2.0
Hated this book. It was never ending & so frustrating. I don't think I'll be reading the third installment.