The maze runner opens with anticipation and keeps the suspense going through the entire book. Some parts feel rushed, and some parts seem to drag by but each part is carefully placed into a puzzle. It works for this book. You feel the pain of being trapped and the excitement of the escape.
Thomas wakes up in a box. Thats it, just him and the dark. He knows his name and thats it. With vague feelings of memories tickling his conscious he joins a ragtag group of people that are working to solve a monstrous maze. The enemy has no face, the monsters are creepy and deadly, and friends are never who they seem to be. As memories starting connecting to things, they have to fight their way into the maze and out again.
The book overall was well written, the characters are memorable, and the situation is very unique. It is a new spin on "Lord of the Flies" and takes a creates its own dystopian society very well. James Dashner crafts his world specifically to set you up in confusion, you will never know more then the main character, and thats nice.
Thomas was annoying at first, a jerk. I didn't like him but he grew on me, when took his situation and lack of access to memories into account. I felt sorry for him and proud of the person he was letting himself become. He is a fierce leader and good at what he does.
Overall the book is definite addition to any YA fan's bookshelf. I look forward to picking up the sequel. I have read that they are making a movie as well, however the director of the first Twilight movie being in charge could be a double edged sword.
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