The Maze Runner (The Maze Runner, #1) in YA and Beyond

Sep 20, 2014 Saiber rated it liked it

Shelves: 2014

I read this book AFTER I watched the movie. The movie ending interested me so much that I had to see what happens next.

For some reason the cliffhanger in this book did not have the effect of the cinematic cliffhanger in the movie. It did not made me take up the next book and see what happened.

In some ways I felt the movie was better because it was fast paced and the plot wasn't dragging on for long. But the movie missed out some major character development. I mean the relationship between Thom ...more

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Jul 09, 2013 Amanda Allman rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorite-books, books-read-in-2013

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I don’t even know where to begin with this book. It was AMAZING and I cannot believe how long I’ve put it off.

I began reading this book with no prior knowledge of anything other than the main character’s name and what I read in the summary which was the best thing I could have done when reading it. I was taken on twists and turns that I wasn’t expecting, I found myself with so many goosebumps after the end of almost every chapter. That’s what I need in a book, to not ever get bored for even a se I don’t even know where to begin with this book. It was AMAZING and I cannot believe how long I’ve put it off.

I began reading this book with no prior knowledge of anything other than the main character’s name and what I read in the summary which was the best thing I could have done when reading it. I was taken on twists and turns that I wasn’t expecting, I found myself with so many goosebumps after the end of almost every chapter. That’s what I need in a book, to not ever get bored for even a second.

Thomas’ character was very interesting too. I never once suspected he helped design the maze but I did think he had SOMETHING to do with the Creators. It blew me away to know that him and Teresa were part of the designers and how they knew so much and that it took Thomas to go through The Changing just to remember everything. Which also… was freaky and creeped me.

The Changing and the Grievers seriously gave me the chills and I had to stop reading at one point so I didn’t wig out in the middle of the night. I was so shocked when Thomas went through with getting stung. He’s so self sacrificing which also made me realize that I hate knowing Dylan O’Brien is playing Thomas because I kept thinking about how Stiles Stilinski like Thomas was and comparing their characters and it just makes me even more excited for the movie!

My favorite character by far though was Chuck and it made me so mad when he died I almost through my Nook out the window and I’m not exaggerating. The kid was so likeable and looked up to Thomas so much and then he ran in front of the knife for him so Thomas could survive and I can’t with that. I needed him to live!

All in all, it took me two full nights and a few quick reads to finish this book and I can tell you it will take you on a ride that you will not believe. I’m in the middle of reading the Scorch Trials because this book as me on my toes at all times and hasn’t let me down once. Definitely a must read for everyone! Definitely 5 out of 5 stars for me. ...more

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Jan 08, 2014 Wendy rated it liked it

Shelves: ya

3.5 stars

I had heard great things about this book, and enjoyed it for the most part. It was very plot and action-driven, though I feel like a lot of the information that was withheld from Thomas (and the reader) was withheld for no reason but to drag out the WTF is happening feeling of suspense. It felt forced at times, as did the writing. I don't know if it was the writing or the narration, but Thomas felt VERY whiny teenager at many points, especially near the beginning of the book. I still do ...more

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