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One of the rare cases I find the movie better made than the book. I first watched the movie and then read the book but it’s not the reason I’m saying the move is better no it really is.
Story is exciting in books and characters are well made but the plot has many wholes. Detail don’t fit in the story that much, there were many time I felt this sentence doesn’t belong here, or this situation is off.
I enjoyed the story and will read the sequels ( as I already watched the second movie) but I think ...more
Story is exciting in books and characters are well made but the plot has many wholes. Detail don’t fit in the story that much, there were many time I felt this sentence doesn’t belong here, or this situation is off.
I enjoyed the story and will read the sequels ( as I already watched the second movie) but I think ...more
The Maze Runner is a science fiction novel that is full of suspense, riveting characters and an incredibly fascinating, horrifyingly built world.
This is a story about Thomas - a boy who finds himself amongst other teenage children in The Glade - an area surrounded by massive walls - and outside of the walls? An ever-changing maze.
What I loved about this book was first and foremost, the pace. One minute I was on page 44 and thoroughly enjoying the ride (albeit somewhat confused still) and the nex ...more
This is a story about Thomas - a boy who finds himself amongst other teenage children in The Glade - an area surrounded by massive walls - and outside of the walls? An ever-changing maze.
What I loved about this book was first and foremost, the pace. One minute I was on page 44 and thoroughly enjoying the ride (albeit somewhat confused still) and the nex ...more
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I am done! I have finished this book! The book did not defeat me, I defeated the book! That's how I felt when I read the last line. Phew!
Combine Lord of the Flies with House of Stairs and then add the dull patina of poverty from The Hunger Games and stir in a shit ton of metaphors and similes, and ... you have The Maze Runner.
As I read further, I realized there are strong overtones of (view spoiler) ...more
I am done! I have finished this book! The book did not defeat me, I defeated the book! That's how I felt when I read the last line. Phew!
Combine Lord of the Flies with House of Stairs and then add the dull patina of poverty from The Hunger Games and stir in a shit ton of metaphors and similes, and ... you have The Maze Runner.
As I read further, I realized there are strong overtones of (view spoiler) ...more
Very entertaining! Can't wait to read the next one. :)
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I enjoyed both the movie as well as the book. It had the feel of Ender's Game, but not quite as interesting for me.
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