So Lucy bought me this book at complete random about a year ago, saying that it had good reviews and I should try it. Well I finished the entire series, and lo and behold I liked it a lot. Enough to write a review, that is.
Dashner's story starts off with our protagonist, named Thomas, in a dark metal box with memory only of his name and age, which of course is sixteen. So the box is being pulled upward and suddenly opens, revealing The Glade, which is a safe haven surrounded by an enormous maze. Other boys, older and younger than him, greet him as he tries to settle into his new life trying to figure out the maze and how to get out.
I personally liked Thomas as a main character. He wasn't overly prideful and had a clear head on his shoulders. He was resourceful and... well, you know, smart. What else do you want me to say? Although he wasn't my favorite, but I tend to favor side characters over main characters most of the time.
The Gladers -the boys who live in the glade- have their own slang. I liked this since it made them seem all the more alone out there. That there were no other humans in the Maze besides the Gladers. I think it adds to the charm.
I don't really have much else to say without spoiling everything, I'd give this four stars out of five. Links to purchase the first book in the series below!
http://www.amazon.com/The-Maze-Runner-Book-1/dp/0385737955
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maze-runner-james-dashner/1030996581?ean=9780385737951
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