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All member reviews for The Maze Runner: Maze Runner Trilogy, Book 1

Teen, 15 years old
December 21, 2010
 
Great book, but slightly disturbing, couldn't read it at night!

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Teen, 15 years old
November 21, 2009
 
Good dystopian book.
This is a really good book especially if you're a fan of dystopian books. It's about a bunch teens getting their memory wiped and sent to the glade. Then Thomas arrives and things begin to change... The book is pretty violent. The language not much the worse is how the British say a--. However but when the characters say shuck. It sounds like their version of f--k. Anyways can't wait for the next book!

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Kid, 13 years old
November 25, 2010
 
AWESOME!
Hey at least they tried to please you commonsense. The could have use the "words" instead! Your site is studid! and unpleasable!

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Teen, 17 years old
November 20, 2009
 
amazing book
i Really like this book alot of people compare it to The Hunger Games and it kind of is. it is written very well and it draws you in unknowingly until your done. i reccomend it

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Teen, 14 years old
October 3, 2011
 
A Little Scary
An okay book but the first time i read it i got grossed out put the book down, as i was reading late at night i found it was a little hard to sleep...

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Teen, 15 years old
March 5, 2011
 
Loved it!
Loved it, I read this book in 3 days! It's a little disturbing at times, but it was still great. I can't wait to read the next book.

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Teen, 14 years old
January 30, 2011
 
book review by:chanel55
the maze runner is a really good but i have to say the second book is the best! i would highly recommend the maze runner just so you under stand the story and you can read the second book, scorch trials:) ps.if you havent read the hunger games read them!

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Adult
June 2, 2011
 
unknownperson
The Maze Runner was spectacular. Although it may be a little violent for young readers, it is perfect for young readers. If a film was made from the book, I wouldn't be surprised.

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Teen, 14 years old
April 10, 2011
 
Amazing!
Ok, so it took about 50 pages for me to actually start enjoying the book, but DONT PUT IT DOWN no matter how boring the beginning is, because the middle and ending is just plain FANTASTIC! I thought about putting the book away but my friend told me that it gets better. She was totally right! This book is a book that fits into the category "100 Must reads before you die". It is that good. Can't give anything away though. I actually thought that the Hunger Games were more violent than this book though...I would say it's for ages 12+. Amazing book, but has alot of violence in it. I can't wait to see the movie!!!

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Teen, 15 years old
August 18, 2010
 
This book is a high class thriller that kept me at the edge of my seat. Filled with post apocalyptic humor it has a unique story to it. Only remarks are violence.

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Teen, 14 years old
January 19, 2011
 
DO NOT COMPARE TO HUNGER GAMES
This is yet another book set in the future were kids face mortal danger every day. I know the drill. But this has an odd twist to it. Rather than the government being just idiots and killing off kids for telivision entertainment (the hunger games) or the kids dying actually being killed for the better good of the people (unwind) this book is a post apocaliptic rescue team that is being put to the ultimate test. Not overly graphic, and a great page turner!

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Teen, 14 years old
April 10, 2011
 
funny! and awsome!
i havent read it my self but, im helping a boy in my english class make a movie trailor for it and it seems like a very good book. almost a little hunger games ish. one of the best parts is that to keep it"pg" they dont use reall swear words so in the trailor on boy says oh shuck it. cant be a coincedent, two days, 1 alive 1 dead. and i burst out laughing. this book has left a big impression on me and i havent read it yet!

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Teen, 14 years old
August 18, 2010
 
Amazing!
I loved the Maze Runner. It was thrilling, action packed, exciting and full of surprises. The character's are great role models, and they always try to look out for each other. The author writes so well that after reading only a page or two, you're instantly hooked! The Maze Runner was filled with cliff-hangers and surprises from begging to end! It was a great book, and I will definitely be waiting for the sequel!

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Teen, 13 years old
October 25, 2011
 
Pretty good....
It is pretty good. Other than the weird words (shuck,shunt) it is awesome so far. Can't wait to read the rest.

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Teen, 17 years old
March 18, 2010
 
Fantastic Book!
This book has burrowed itself into the top of my list of favorites! The idea is much like that of The Hunger Games, but different in that none of the people know why they are there. It is a game of mysterious survival in a world unlike our own. It is violent, with deaths of many of the boys, some going crazy and attempting murder. It is an excellent example of creating a working society out of nothing, with much excitement and action along the way. The book plays out to leave you on edge and putting the sequel in as a wish any time a genie offers you three wishes. It's easy to become attached to characters, and you feel as if the glade has become your own prison as well. In this case, I'll say that I'm happy to be in prison; it's a fabulous book!

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Parent of 6 and 8 year old
July 27, 2011
 
Great Dystopian
Really great dystopian with a sci-fi edge. I'm not sure I agree with the common sense review of the book saying that it is more violent than Hunger Games. I don't recall any adults murdering the teens in the open either...

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Adult
April 14, 2011
 
Great action & suspense with a futuristic twist that will intrigue many teens!
I teach high school and my students enjoy this book, especially after reading The Hunger Games Trilogy. The story has teen role models who have similar personalities to the teens of today's world. The use of alternative slang terms are a good way for the characters to express strong feelings without having the actual curse words in them. I highly recommend the story to kids who like action, adventure, sci-fi, or suspense.

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Teen, 15 years old
March 4, 2011
 
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!
Very amazing, sounds stupid but it's not, it took like 60 pages for me to get into it but it was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

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Teen, 14 years old
June 21, 2011
 
An awesome book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dashner is now currently one of my favorite authors. I loved this book! Probably not good for kids whose ages are below 12, both lovers of The Hunger Games will enjoy this book.

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Teen, 15 years old
June 10, 2011
 
I loved the book.
I enjoyed the book very much. It was more like a violent book with a sprinkle of romance. They would fight off Grievers, also known as monsters beyond the doors. They are trapped in a maze like lab rats. Thomas was brave and loyal to his friends. I interpreted the book's message as: You need to take charge. The kids wanted to end the game and live normally again.

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