The Maze Runner

Maze Runner, Book 1

De: James Dashner

Narrado por: Mark Deakins

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

maze runner

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.

Ready for the next book

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.

Very intriguing and unique!

Any additional comments?

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!

Maze Runner

good story. I stayed lost a lot and felt like there was never an ending to the confusion but it was good. Like it more once I finished the series.

Loved it!

Thrilling, well read and good story line! I am looking forward to the next book in the series!

Fun easy read

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yes. I listen at work and this was a good easy read. I enjoyed the story and the action. While I don't think it explores any great deeper meaning, it is good fun.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

I found the relationships between the young men and their finding their place in the group interesting. I also liked witnessing the development of their friendships to each other.

Less interesting was any attempt at a love story or romance. I never really felt like I wanted Alice and Thomas to end up together. This book is good without a romance.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Mark Deakins?

Yes. It was very easy to tell the difference between the characters and the pacing and attitude of the characters was well defined.

Do you think The Maze Runner needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

It could stand alone, but since the author has already written two, I'll say yes.

It's just amazing!!

Full of twists and second to minutes long cliff hangers!! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it.

Hunger Games may have a challenger

If you could sum up The Maze Runner in three words, what would they be?

Out think yourself

Who was your favorite character and why?

Thomas, he tries to overcome an unknown yet regretable past, and help those around him.

Which character – as performed by Mark Deakins – was your favorite?

Newt was done very well

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I enjoyed it, and the author seemed to think of everything

Any additional comments?

Must read the rest of the series.

Awesome!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Maze Runner to be better than the print version?

Literally on the edge of my seat! Loved it!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Chuck- his grown up innocence was almost heartbreaking

What about Mark Deakins’s performance did you like?

Awesome narrator!

spectacular

a must read/listen book, I never have been entranced before by a story. I can't wait to start the next book and follow the gladers into their next journey.