The Maze Runner by James Dashner

The Maze Runner

The Maze Runner #1

James Dashner

375 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

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

Description

Book one in the blockbuster Maze Runner series that spawned a movie franchise and ushered in a worldwide phenomenon And don't miss The Fever Code, the highly-anticipated series conclusion that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built ...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 62%
tense 59%
dark 34%
emotional 29%
challenging 22%
funny 16%
sad 14%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 42%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 43% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 11% | 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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