Couldn't put this book down! Read this in less than a week. A lot like hunger games but with a bit more energy.

Itching to know what happens in book 2,3.....

I watched the move first and really liked it. Then I read the book and was really impressed by how much I liked it. I re watched the film and was shocked to see how much they changed from the book. This book is a great start to an a'maze'ing trilogy.:)

It is very difficult to explain just how fantastic the story, crafted by James Dashner, actually is without revealing the extent of the stories intensity.

Thomas awakes inside "the box" as he becomes the newest member of The a Glade. Without any memories (except for his name) the reader is taken on an extraordinary journey of adventure both rich with detailed description and sentence structure. Dashner transports, through a series of shortish chapters, the reader through the daily trials of the Gladers and the rise to power of Thomas.

Despite taking time to read, due to work, I often found that I was unable to put down the book for large sections due to the versatile and engaging way that Dashner writes. Having never seen the film, I was keen to research the appearance of the Maze's deadly Grievers. Whilst they were nothing like I had imagine, I can not help but vow never to watch the film as it would destroy what, is for me at least, one of the best young fiction books of a generation.

I have purchased the rest of the series to read whilst I am on holiday, but it is a must for anyone above the age of ten or those for a passion for adventure.

The ending was sensational and certainly made me cry, whilst feeding my desire to read on. The epilogue is by far the best aspect of the book, purely for the dread that grew within my stomach with the revelation it provides.

I agree a excitement filled book which will make you want to carry on. Like nothing you have ever read before. You will grow to chareters and love them and hate others. A must read, a thrilling gripping book making you want more,!

This book is really good - definitely recommend! It's easy to read and quick to get through but Dashner has included so much detail and imagination that it's never boring and instead draws you in - making you want to read more. Can't wait to read the others in the series and see how the film compares to the book.

I loved the 'Hunger Games' Trilogy but even there were boring bits. I've never read a book with zero boring parts. I felt a bit disappointed right at the end until I read the epilogue. It's very well written too.

I thought this book had plenty of action to keep you in suspense on every page. What's more is that it really makes you feel like your in Thomas's position and actually feel what he would feel.

Overall I can't describe the incredibility of this book

Can't wait to read scorch trials

I am in the process of reading the second book of James Dashner's series: The Scorch Trials. After reading The Maze Runner I simply HAD to find out the rest. The book is enthralling and utterly breathtaking. You're just as surprised and new to things as the characters in the book and I just highly recommend this to everyone. Divergent, Hunger Games and Mortal Instrument fans are highly likely to enjoy this as well! It's such an adventure, you'll regret not reading it.

Get this read, but if you want my honest opinion, it's that good I'd not buy this I'd get the group of all 4 books coz you'll wanna read the whole series and it's cheaper to get the whole 4 than one at once. Enjoy it, it gripped me ever step of the way.

...it was written a bit like an Enid Blyton. I realise it's a kids book but the language in bits of it was a bit simple and child-like, considering that the concept was pretty brutal.

I'm an adult so maybe not the primary target audience but it wasn't quite so captivating as books like the hunger games and divergent. The ending sort of fell a bit flat.

I'll will probably read the next one though.

Highly recommend!

I am currently reading this book after being persuaded by my friend and I'm really hooked! I can't wait to go and see the film when it comes out! It's great! 👌

Brilliant book. Could not put it down. Going to buy the others in the set

A-MAZE-ING!!! Full of suspense and action... Couldn't stop reading it! Watch as Thomas faces The Maze, not the fun kind of maze... But a deadly one... Filled with deadly half-animal half-mechanical monsters, who will kill. But everything changes when Thomas arrives, including the arrival of the first and last girl... With a message... Thomas and the Gladers must risk everything...

To be honest, I though I wasn't going to like this book, it simply looked too boyish. How wrong was I?! It's thrilling, and I could barely bring myself to put it down for a second. It screams thriller and towards the last half of the book, you get a tinge of romance on the side! I really can't wait to see how the movie turns out, and I hope it truly reflects the amazing writing style used in this action packed novel. Well done, James Dashner! I can't wait to read the second and third books! I highly recommend this book and it will certainly be in my favourites collection for a long time!

I bought this book on the 09.08.14 and i read 23 chapters in that day then the next day i read 21 chapter and then today i read 19 chapter. It only took me 3 days o completely finish this book and i have already bought the rest of the books. I am only 13 but this book is AMAZING and if you love reading this is the book for you !!! You must buy this book ! xxx

A good premise and written in a very clever manner. A definite page turner that keeps your intrigue. As the book develops you find yourself caring what happens to the characters as you delve deeper into the mystery they have thrust upon them!

This book is an absolute must-read!

There was not a single moment where you don't want to know what happens next. You are just as scared and shocked as the characters you meet and the end result of leaving the maze leaves you in absolute awe.

This is going to be my favourite book for a long time.

One of the best books I've ever read, the storyline is brilliant and I physically cannot wait for the film to come out later this year, especially with Dylan O'Brien as he is perfect for the lead role of Thomas. I am definitely reading the next book in the series!