Avery: Maze Runner
Hi Jaurele!
Im so excited to say this but, I finished Maze Runner! It was such an amazing book even though it took a while to get into it. Now I am super anxious to see the movie and to read the rest of the series. Im not the biggest fan of distopian novels but it was one of my favorites and I sure hope to read more of his books.
This story was so good and love how the author made it very clear that Thomas and Teresa were important *IF YOU HAVEN’T FINISHED THE BOOK DON’T READ ON* I think that he did a perfect amount of painting a clear image but definitely not a perfect one so we could still have wonders and questions that we would find out later. Like how to get out of the maze, what beetle blades are, what grievers were and why Thomas and Teresa were important which you find out later on.
This book also shows great courage like when Thomas had to save Alby put him before himself when he was first in the maze, even though he strongly disliked Alby. This book was also very confusing at many points in the story. Like why, when, and how did they get to the maze. And yes, I know its because they are genius or something like that but still, why them? I still have so many questions. Also, I thought the ending absolutely sucked (sorry not sugar coating at all) I cried so much and hated how they had Thomas’s “brother” Chuck die. After they had finally left the shank it was so happy then bam. Hate.
I will still eventually finish the series and read on, but I need major Maze Runner rehab, so I am now going to read Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie which I am so stoked for! Hope you are too :)
Avery S.
2 Replies to “Avery: Maze Runner”
Hi Avery!
I’m just now responding to this post because I hadn’t started The Maze Runner yet and saw your spoiler warning. Well, I just read the whole thing today and I also truly hated the ending. After all that effort getting out of the maze Chuck just dies?! Even worse than that is the realization that their seemingly safe haven is all just another part of the Creators’ deceptive agenda. It’s cruel to give people a false sense of security with pizza and bunk beds, right? I will say that I could not tear myself away from the book and I just loved the momentum Dashner builds from the very beginning. The way he drops just enough information to keep us reading is crafty, like leaving a trail of breadcrumbs for us to follow. It’s definitely a page-turner. I was amazed again and again by Thomas’s bravery, selflessness, and eagerness to challenge the status-quo.
I really like dystopian novels and I was reminded of both the Hunger Games and Divergent trilogies at the end of this one. I have a feeling the sequels open up a whole new messed up world for us to explore and I’m excited to learn more. I have so many questions that need to be answered!
Jaurele,
I am so glad you loved Maze Runner, and that we had similar thoughts about the book.
But, as you know I finished all three books so now I am making new reading plans. I am going to read: This Star Wont Go Out (currently reading), Eleanor and Park, and 13 Reasons Why. Im very excited for these books and cant wait to finish these and keep reading! I enjoyed this project so much, and sadly its days are winding down. I had so much fun blogging with you and reading with you. I hope to see you next week!
Avery S.