Scan barcode
ironseaweed's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This book out of the main three is definitely my favorite. I read these books before I watched the movies. I had a friend tell me that if you watch the movies before you read the books it’s not as enjoyable. Personally, if you enjoy books like the Hunger Games, the Divergent series, or dystopian future books in general then this is 100% a yes to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
If you dislike gore then be mindful of what your about to readreka111's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Just follow me and run like your life depends on it. Because it does.
Overall, this book could be forgotten perhaps that’s the best words to describe it. Honetly. I'm not saying it's not creative and it's not unique, because it is - it really is, but it just doesn't have as much impact as other dystopian books.
Thomas was a bit annoying and sometimes a lost protagonist, but his heart and perseverance magnified it in my eyes. I know, even though he's the main character, I often felt like I wasn't interested in him — and his struggles — but in the other side characters. Teresa can get my heart, with her input and the spiritual strength she possesses, remarkable to say the least. I'd be terrified to death if I was locked up with 40+ boys for one night and I know most of my female peers would feel the same way. Minho, my dear Minho. So many times he gets on the verge of madness and giving up that it's incredible - and he had so many reasons - but he managed to get over it. His determination and loyalty were wonderful. Newt is a true leader, he should have always been the leader, not Alby.
The plot, as I said, is unique, but the execution is no longer the best. Probably because we haven't gotten the whole picture yet — but the builiding of the world itself is pretty confusing. The story line often got boring to me and I wasn't particularly impressed, even with the action. Frankly, this book was probably the weakest of the big three (THG, TD & TMR). I really couldn't identify with the wording, I could have scratched my eyes in some places - this could be the translator's fault. The pace was unceasingly slow at the beginning and too fast at the end, as if it had to close all the threads suddenly. The ending, as I said, was very abrupt - which perhaps fits the inner world of the main characters - but it wasn't necessarily necessary. In fact, at all.
In summary, it was not a great experience, it did not impress me as I expected. Somehow, that's okay; Not every book is for everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Violence and Grief
Minor: Bullying and Vomit
lilsisbooklist's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Vomit
eowyn_of_anniera's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Vomit
guccishoestrings's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This series is close to my heart. Middle school me was not really to interested in books (not counting manga) and this series changed that. I reread it a few years ago when the fever code came out and it was still good but had its issues.
I would recommend this book for people who either want an easy series to digest with a few twists in the story or for middle-high school students who are interested into getting into reading or just want a cool sci-fi book to read.
If I could make a comp to this series it would be if the hunger games but more geared towards a male audience. Great series to check out.
I would recommend this book for people who either want an easy series to digest with a few twists in the story or for middle-high school students who are interested into getting into reading or just want a cool sci-fi book to read.
If I could make a comp to this series it would be if the hunger games but more geared towards a male audience. Great series to check out.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Violence, and Murder
throwback682's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
The main reason for my rating is that I’m pissed off that it was a cliffhanger. And the second book has a waitlist at my library. If you don’t need resolution from it I guess it’s good. I would’ve really loved it in middle school.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Confinement
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Vomit
totallywickedruth333's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Gore
Minor: Vomit
authorannafaundez's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Loved it! Great tension throughout. Decent, well-rounded cast of characters. (They're teenagers, so do not expect adult behavior all the time.) The plot was interesting, and it didn't drag. The mystery of the maze was neat too, even if it didn't solve how I expected it to.
The Maze Runner is just as good as I remember. (Originally read in 2009 on release.)
The Maze Runner is just as good as I remember. (Originally read in 2009 on release.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Death
starcrossedsongbird's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
it’s mysterious and juicy the whole time and they don’t explain anything until the last page. that’s a good adventure suspense novel and now i HAVE to go pick up the sequel. DO NOT SKIP THE EPILOGUE.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Gore, and Violence
jupitersuns's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I would have finished it in a timly manner, if it wasn't for the break room being so loud the one time I forget my head phones 🙄
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Blood
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Car accident