The Maze Runner
By James Dashner
Reviewed by M Gorsline
Science fiction
Rate: 3 out of 5
Thomas wakes up in a box in an elevator shaft. The only thing he can remember is his name, his first name. When he reaches the top, over fifty boys his age, about 16 years old, pull him out and introduce him to new people and new places in the Glade. He learns about the maze around them and sees the doors shut at night to keep creatures called grievers from entering their home.
The next day, another person come up in the elevator shaft, but this time it’s a girl named Teresa who tells them that things are about to change. The day after, the changes make themselves clear. First, there is no more bright light coming from above. Second, supplies stop coming through the elevator. Lastly, the doors stop closing every night. When they discover the code hidden in the maze itself they try to escape the huge trap. If they succeed they should go free but if they fail they may all perish.
This book is very suspenseful and interesting. You never know what might happen next. Thomas is in constant danger and always will be which keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. However, the book can become gross, scary, and sometimes creepy, which is part of the reason I only gave it a 3 out of 5. If you can deal with that and love suspense or science fiction I recommend this book.
