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The Maze Runner

Maze Runner, Book 1

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The Maze Runner

By: James Dashner
Narrated by: Mark Deakins
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Book one in the blockbuster Maze Runner series that spawned a movie franchise and ushered in a worldwide phenomenon! And don’t miss The Fever Code, the highly-anticipated series conclusion that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built! 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 way out - and no one’s ever made it through alive. Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying: Remember. Survive. Run.

The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and Maze Runner: The Death Cure all are now major motion pictures featuring the star of MTV's Teen Wolf, Dylan O’Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster.

Also look for James Dashner’s edge-of-your-seat Mortality Doctrine series!

Praise for the Maze Runner series:

A number one New York Times best-selling series

A USA Today best seller

A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year

An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick

“[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost.” (EW)

“Wonderful action writing - fast-paced…but smart and well observed.” (Newsday)

“[A] nail-biting must-read.” (Seventeen)

“Breathless, cinematic action.” (Publishers Weekly)

“Heart pounding to the very last moment.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Exclamation-worthy.” (Romantic Times)

“James Dashner’s illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.” (Shelf Awareness, starred)

“Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.” (Deseret News)

©2009 James Dashner (P)2009 Listening Library Dystopian Fantasy Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Thrillers & Suspense Survival Exciting Heartfelt Funny Witty Teen Mystery
Intriguing Dystopian Premise • Captivating Mystery Elements • Distinct Character Voices • Suspenseful Storytelling
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this book was amazing i can't wait for the second one to come out.If you haven't read it before i sugject you read it.

maze runner

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I decided to check out this book because a friend posted the trailer for the moving that is coming out next month. The preview you looked very interesting and I think this is one of those books where the movie will really bring the book to life.

The Maze Runner starts off with a very confused Thomas being lifted up into the glade of the maze. When he wakes up he has no idea of what's going on and he's lost all his memories. He's very curious but has nagging feelings that he's been here before or knows more than his mind will let him trigger. He's no longer there a day when Teresa is sent up into the maze as well only she's unconscious. She gives them a message that this is the end of things and 50 young boys slowly start to get picked off one by one by the keepers of the maze. So they want a way out fast, only thing is when they get stung by a "Griever", their memories start to come back and they remember that the outside world is worse than what they are dealing with now.

It's surely to be an interesting series and I am off to read book 2, where we find out more of what's happened to the outside world.

Ready for the next book

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This is an interesting start to a series. It's totally unique and mysterious. Part of me hates being completely in the dark about what is going on but part of me is enjoying the unfolding of the plot piece by piece. It definitely keeps you guessing and wanting to hear more.

Narration is great!

Very intriguing and unique!

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Awesome plot. Loved the book. Epilogue is cool though. The author was good. Read this book.

The maze runner

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I enjoyed the book, even tho it felt like I missed a book. Felt confused like the kids in the story. I may get the next book, or may not. Definitely it is more enjoyable for teens.

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It was good, but I think I was a little let down. I had heard how great it was, so maybe my expectations were too high

Left with a lot of questions!

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I never liked Lord of the Flies but I did love the Hunger Games. If you liked either of those worlds you will love The Maze Runner. Once I started listening I couldn't stop it draws you in and you are transported into the Glade and go on the adventure with the boys...and girl of course. I look forward to listening to the second one. It's a good read overall.

Hunger Games/Lord of the Flies

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The Narrator performed well. His different voices were enjoyable. I could most always tell which character was speaking by voice/accent alone. I found some contradictions (however little) in the writing, that annoyed me frequently. For some reason I found it difficult to focus on the ending. I was cleaning house but usually I pay attention to the story either way.

Not the best listen but not the worst either.

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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes and no. If my friend was a teenager or just into "YA" books I would recommend this book with a couple of warnings-yes, this book has a fresh and unique premise. Yes, I liked the whole concept of these guys being trapped in a world with very little memory of who they are and how they got there and yes, I like the fact that the runners had to figure out how to crack the maze and battle the maze monsters. Now for the bad, No, I would not recommend this book because of the weak character development. Considering most of the book was about the characters it would have been nice if they had more depth and personality and weren't so damn dense. I also felt that there was too much drama. With all that fighting and arguing It kinda felt like I was listening to one of those family reality shows on Cable! And no, because the book didn't spend enough time focusing on the maze itself.

If you’ve listened to books by James Dashner before, how does this one compare?

I cannot recall ever listening to any other books by James Dashner. Can't compare.

What aspect of Mark Deakins’s performance would you have changed?

man, I don't know. Maybe give the characters more life. He probably could've done a better job with Teresa(I think that's her name). She seemed a little boring to me.

Was The Maze Runner worth the listening time?

Well I finished the book so yes, it was worth listening to. Like I said, I liked the concept of this book and some parts were pretty cool so no,I don't think it was a waste of at all.

Any additional comments?

I think this series has potential. I've noticed that book 1 in a series is usually the weakest so I might get book 2 to see if the Author improves on the story arc. One more thing to James Dashner, I know your not saying they are but young adults aren't stupid, you don't have to spell everything out for them.

What could've been. Oh well.

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Easy to keep up with, not too many characters. Lots of plot twists. I would recommend

Buying the second one now

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