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
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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. Outside the towering stone walls that surround them is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It's the only wa...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 111,694 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 95%

mysterious: 63%

tense: 61%

dark: 37%

emotional: 33%

challenging: 24%

sad: 16%

funny: 15%

hopeful: 11%

inspiring: 5%

reflective: 3%

lighthearted: 2%


Pace

42% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

42% of readers chose Plot
49% of readers chose A mix
7% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

54% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

72% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

64% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

23% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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