The Maze Runner by James Dashner

The Maze Runner

The Maze Runner #1

James Dashner

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

375 pages | first published 2009

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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 toweri...
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Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 62%
tense 58%
dark 34%
emotional 29%
challenging 22%
funny 17%
sad 14%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 43%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 44% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.78

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