Maze Runner 

by James Dashner

Reviewed by

Devin O'Donnell

 

            In a haze of confusion, Thomas wakes up in a large metal box, with only the clothes on his back and his name; he can't remember anything from before. He arrives into the Glade, where a group of boys have made their home. The eerie similarity: the boys also don't remember anything from before the Glade. Surrounded by a deadly maze, filled with even deadlier creatures, the boys must face the perils of this new world, along with a sign that everything is changing. 

            With this book trilogy by James Dashner, surprises are around every corner. This book will have you devouring chapters, whether at school or the dinner table. Dystopian fiction is becoming quite the selection lately as a daring look at a whole new world. It makes you question everything you've ever learned...or maybe you'll just really enjoy it. 

            This book series was well written, with the right amount of intrigue, action, science fiction, and romance. I read the series in a month and cheered for the characters aloud at least once a book. Thomas is witty and charming, but also smart and inquisitive in his search of his new world.  Dashner somehow lets comedic fun into this otherwise dangerously adventurous series. I wasn't the only one who liked it though; The Maze Runner is coming out in theaters this fall! 

            In conclusion, this series is not to be overlooked and will be enjoyed by every reader.