![]() ![]() Thomas and the others once again awaken in a strange place, presumably being told they are safe. The earth is overcome by sun flares and as a result a deadly illness is raging. They find that they are living on a planet in ruin. In this new novel, “The Scorch Trials,” Thomas and his friends are faced with a new dilemma, new questions and new fears. In the much anticipated second installment in the Series, the reader is brought right back to where the first novel, “The Maze Runner,” ended. Will he and the others ever safely escape the Glade and make it through the horrible, scary and dangerous nightmare of the Maze? Will he find the courage that it takes to become a Maze Runner? It is a fast-paced journey that definitely leaves the reader wondering what will become of Thomas. As the story progresses, Thomas is confronted with many conflicts that will test his physical strength, his emotional stability, and his mental quickness. Her message states that she is “the last one.” After delivering her message, Teresa falls into a coma. He name is Teresa and she brings a mysterious message with her. She is the very first girl to ever set foot in the Glade. The day after Thomas arrives, a girl steps out of the box. ![]() The doors close at night to protect the inhabitants from the Grievers. Upon making a few friends, Thomas is told that every thirty days a new boy is brought to the Glade via an elevator called “the box.” A sinister place called “the Maze” exists beyond the doors – a place where no one wants to go because there are strange creatures that lurk out there called “the Grievers.” However, the Grievers can sting people in a process called “the Changing,” which will actually bring back the memories that each of them long to find. Thomas learns that they, too, do not know how or why they were brought there. There are only boys, all also young teenagers and all of them have designated jobs to perform. The first book of the Series, simply titled, “The Maze Runner,” starts off when Thomas literally awakens in a strange place called “the Glade.” It is a wide open area surrounded by stone walls that Thomas later learns are called “the doors.” He is not alone. The books seem to follow a natural path and have a lifelike flow that makes them easy to get lost in. It makes for an intriguing and easy read. The pace quickens and becomes packed with action and adventure as Thomas tries to unravel the mystery that surrounds him. The books progress slowly at first, but that is perfect because it is almost like the reader is walking hand-in-hand with Thomas – discovering things as he discovers them. The reader finds that it is easy to root for this young man as he really has no unfavorable character flaws. He is friendly, but knows when to be wary of people who may be – and most likely are – lying. ![]() Readers cannot help but feel an emotional draw to him right from the start. Thomas is an immediately likable character. The first novel, “The Maze Runner,” tells the remarkable story of Thomas, a young teenage boy who finds himself deposited in a strange world with no memory. That does not mean, however, that adults of all ages will not find The Maze Runner Series to be equally both entertaining and completely worth the time. The novels are geared toward young adult or teenage readers. The Maze Runner Series by James Dashner is a superb collection of four novels based in a science fiction, futuristic, dystopian society. ![]()
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