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De labyrintrenner
De labyrintrenner | James Dashner
Nadat zijn geheugen is gewist, wordt Thomas wakker in een grote open ruimte met gigantische muren eromheen. De jongens die er al wonen hebben geen idee wat ze er doen of waar ze vandaan komen. Als Thomas beseft dat ze gevangen zitten in een labyrint, sluit hij zich aan bij de Renners. Overdag proberen de Renners een uitgang te vinden, maar s nachts is het levensgevaarlijk buiten de muren en wacht onherroepelijk de dood. Thomas zet alles op het spel om uit het labyrint te ontsnappen, en om het ijzingwekkende geheim dat schuil gaat achter hun lot te ontrafelen.
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TheIntrovertedDodoBird
The Maze Runner | James Dashner
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Entering a book slump after reading The Hunger Games prompted me to try another YA dystopian universe. Unfortunately, I was sorely disappointed (the book slump continues). Dashner's series lacks any real substance. There are no existential questions to ponder. No political meat. No political statement. No quest for morality. Which left the novel two-dimensional. The slang made the dialogue feel stilted and immature. (1/3).

TheIntrovertedDodoBird The characters were irksome and soulless. The randomly gifted protagonist felt cliched. Dashner's writing is a prime example of telling the reader instead of showing, which made the prose insipid. The description of the "strong female lead" was better suited to a Disney film, with her Snow White features. The quote - a pretty, feminine voice that sounded as if it came from a fairy goddess trapped in his skull - made me DNF. (2/3) 4mo
TheIntrovertedDodoBird The queer-baiting aspect of the series irked me, as well, with Dashner announcing some of the characters were LGBTQ+ after the series ended. Then, there are the patriarchal undertones in the book that cemented the misogynistic portrayal of the female lead, in my opinion. It's frustrating since I made the mistake of purchasing the box set. (3/3). 4mo
Bookwormjillk Oh bummer on the box set. Have you read Divergent or Ready Player One? It‘s been a few years but I remember liking those after Hunger Games. 4mo
TheIntrovertedDodoBird @Bookwormjillk I'll never make the box set mistake again, that's for sure. I read Divergent as a teenager. I remember enjoying the first novel, but DNF'd the second. I haven't read Ready Player One, though. It's read on my TBR pile forever, so I might dig it out and give it a try now that you've recommended it. Thank you! 4mo
dabbe #hailthebail! 🤩🤩🤩 4mo
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Girl808
The Maze Runner | James Dashner

I AM ON CHAPTER 10, WHERE YOU GUYS AT?

TheIntrovertedDodoBird I just started The Maze Runner yesterday. I'm on chapter 8. I'm not too sure if I like it yet, but I'm sticking with it for now 😊. 4mo
Girl808 Have you seen the movie? 4mo
TheIntrovertedDodoBird @Girl808 I have. On this rare occasion, I think the film is far superior to the book. I just DNF'd the series. 4mo
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Girl808 That would be extremely rare. Hmmmm I seen the movie first and then read the book. Did you do it in that order? 4mo
TheIntrovertedDodoBird @Girl808 I saw the films first, too. I loved them, though admittedly, nowhere near as much as The Hunger Games. I've never thought a film adaption was superior to a book before. It's disconcerting. The portrayal of the characters felt far more palatable in the film than the book series. I hailed the bail around half way through. 4mo
Girl808 Just finished...I think the book was better. It does start off slow until Thomas go in the maze. 4mo
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The.Great.Catsby
The Maze Runner | James Dashner
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This is a soft pick for me. There were quite a few characters to keep up with. The world was very interesting. And the twist at the end had me a little shocked. I don't know why, because I know there is a second book. But, when people were asking me how I was liking it, I kept saying "Hunger Games was better".

09.21.2023

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claripetrone
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Me pareció una trama súper original, además siempre me encantaron los libros de acción. Si te gusta la saga Percy Jackson y el futuro distópico seguramente te va a fascinar este libro. La historia trata sobre Thomas, un pibe que no recuerda quien es y llega a un lugar muy extraño al que llaman el Área, la cual está rodeada por un laberinto… Aunque el final me resultó muy raro, medio que te caga la historia es realmente un libro súper recomendable

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TheSpineView
The Maze Runner | James Dashner
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#Movie2BookRecs @Klou
Movie: The Truman Show

Klou Oooh good choice! 1y
TheSpineView @Klou 📖📘📚 1y
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YoungReader
The Maze Runner | James Dashner
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Found this generally thrilling, quite nerve-wracking at some points to the feeling that (idk if it's just me) I wanna skip through bits to see what happens 😭

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Mboyd28
The Maze Runner 1 | James Dashner

If you ain‘t scared…you ain‘t human.

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Mboyd28
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The Maze Runner is a story set in a post-apocalyptic world where a group of boys are trapped in the middle of a maze with no memory of their life before the maze. The main character Thomas finds himself in the maze as the newest meme bet of the group. He strives to become a maze runner to find a way out of the maze and to freedom.

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Zoe-h
The Maze Runner 1 | James Dashner
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Mehso-so

This book tripped me up. It started off boring and flat and about halfway through the book it became action packed and three d so I was starting to feel it. But the ending came and it was extremely abrupt ups and downs that all just molded into nothing. 3⭐️

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DogMomIrene
The Maze Runner | James Dashner
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Panpan

There was a maze and the characters did run around, but I wasn‘t invested in the story. I never connected with any of the characters and the resolution was just a teaser for the next book. I‘m just not curious about why these boys got trapped in the glade with an ever-changing maze.

jeannasser “There was a maze and the characters did run around” 😂😂😂😂 3y
sprainedbrain 😂😂😂 3y
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JacksonM
The Maze Runner | James Dashner
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This book is really good it has a lot of suspense, drama and a little bit of mystery in it. I love James Dashner‘s books they are really well written and this one is probably the best! The characters have a lot of emotion related to them and there back story of how they ended up in the glade. Great book totally recommend if you like action and suspense

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JacksonM
The Maze Runner | James Dashner
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This book is really good it has a lot of suspense, drama and a little bit of mystery in it. I love James Dashner‘s books they are really well written and this one is probably the best! The characters have a lot of emotion related to them and there back story of how they ended up in the glade. Great book totally recommend if you like action and suspense

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JacksonM
The Maze Runner | James Dashner

“If you ain‘t scared you ain‘t human” I really like this quote because it‘s true, no one isn‘t scared of anything it‘s always something spiders, heights, public speaking etc. so that quote really stood out to me.

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JacksonM
The Maze Runner | James Dashner

“If you ain‘t scared you ain‘t human” I really like this quote because it‘s true, no one isn‘t scared of anything it‘s always something spiders, heights, public speaking etc. so that quote really stood out to me.

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jp.vandendungen
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The book was about a group of boys who appear to be randomly selected, who are put into a maze with massive stone walls. Their main goal is to escape the maze, however it seems that there is more to the story.
If you like books that are exciting and fantasy, then this book is for you.
The theme of the story would be either loyalty. Throughout the book we see the gladers (boys in the maze) struggle with where their loyalty lies, some even choosing

jp.vandendungen To stay in the maze after they way out is found. 3y
MissYaremcio Much better JP! 6/6 3y
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Dannysfanny
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emilysyratt
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A group of young boys (average age 15), mysteriously appear in a place they call the glade. Each boy has lost their memory completely except for their name. Surrounding the glade are four, giant, stone walls. There are openings in these walls and inside it contains a maze. The main character, Thomas, has something different about him, and after he arrives in the glade, everything starts to change.

emilysyratt If you like Y/A novels that are action heavy, this book‘s for you. This book is told in third person limited POV, because there is the inner thoughts of a character, but it‘s only one, and there are impersonal pronouns used. 3y
MissYaremcio Thank you for the review Emily! 6/6 3y
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myahlebleu@gmail.com
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The Maze Runner by James Dashner is about a teenage boy named Thomas. Thomas gets sent to a mysterious maze where he has no memory of his past life. Thomas is not the only kid who was sent there. Soon after he arrived he joined the group of all of the kids and became the lead maze runner. Time goes by fighting to get out of the never changing maze and finally, they find a way out.

myahlebleu@gmail.com The theme of The Maze Runner is the key to survive which is persistence. I rate this book a 5/5 because very rarely in the book did it become confusing. It was straight forward the whole book. The book kept me intrigued and curious to what would happen next. I highly recommend this book to teenagers who love mystery and action books. Overall this book has been one of my favourite books to read, I love action and mysteries. 3y
myahlebleu@gmail.com The Maze Runner is written in third person limited. Thomas is not telling the story himself but the readers feel as if he is and feels his emotions. 3y
MissYaremcio Thank you for the review Myah! I love this first book but I don't like the rest of the series myself! 6/6 3y
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AkashaVampie
The Maze Runner | James Dashner
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Scored 2 more books for my personal library. Gotta love FLL!!!!

@ElizaMarie @AsYouWish @jb72

ElizaMarie Did you end up liking Maze Runner (I can't remember) 3y
AkashaVampie @ElizaMarie I never finished it. But I do like the movies. 3y
ElizaMarie I didn't like the book (at all) but I haven't had access to the movie, I wasn't trying too hard to get to it because well. I didn't like the book 3y
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TheSpineView
The Maze Runner 1 | James Dashner
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#Movie2BookRecs @Klou
Prompt: Elysium

Klou Brilliant!! 3y
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ElizaMarie
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🐷 It was definitely a miss for me. I don't think it was even a “wrong time“ type of thing either, I just truly didn't enjoy this book. Oh well, you win some you lose some. 🐷 Piggie from Lord of the Flies (I don't really have a favorite dystopian character but... that sounded good) 🐷

#NovelWatchingCrew (#NWC)
@AkashaVampie @AnansiGirl @jb72 @AsYouWish @mollyrotondo @Bibliobliss @Butterfinger

AsYouWish I felt the same way when I read The Maze Runner - everyone raved about it, but I just couldn‘t get into it. I read the whole thing hoping it would get better, but it didn‘t for me - definitely not the book for me. 3y
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ElizaMarie
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🌲 I would say my heart. I love very easiy. What is more human than love? 🌲
Ooo old favorite was BladeRunner. I haven't seen the new one yet, though. I was afraid it wouldn't live up to my standards. 🌲

#NovelWatchingCrew (#NWC)
@AkashaVampie @AnansiGirl @jb72 @AsYouWish @mollyrotondo @Bibliobliss @Butterfinger

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ElizaMarie
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☀ I work hard? Not really sure how to answer this question. I feel like I do good by trying really hard to do good and then I trust in the right people. ☀

#NovelWatchingCrew (#NWC)
@AkashaVampie @AnansiGirl @jb72 @AsYouWish @mollyrotondo @Bibliobliss @Butterfinger

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ElizaMarie
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Mehso-so

This one wasn't for me. I don't feel like it wasn't the right time, it really just wasn't the book I enjoyed. I am ugh! About it. I can't find the movie easily accessible yet. I don't think it's on HBO Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime (unless I rent it), or YouTubeTV. But it didn't really seem that great so... I don't know if I want to search for it harder! JuJu is not impressed!

#NovelWatchingCrew (#NWC)

The.Great.Catsby I felt exactly the same about both the book and the movies 3y
ElizaMarie @The.Great.Catsby I am glad I am not the only one!!! 3y
AkashaVampie I liked the movies. Haven't started the book yet 3y
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ElizaMarie
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⭐The Maze - finished it already but... didn't really enjoy it at all. It was just ugh! ⭐ The colors! ⭐

#NovelWatchingCrew (#NWC)
@AkashaVampie @AnansiGirl @jb72 @AsYouWish @mollyrotondo @Bibliobliss @Butterfinger

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ElizaMarie
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Since I finished my other #AudioCommunte book, I decided to take a crack at #NovelWatchingCrew (#NWC) November book a bit early.... I have to say.. I am not buying in yet. It just has a lot of jargon right now but.. do I care? I am not sure I do. I am about 39% in (so usually past the point I should have DNF'd it) but... because its for a book group I might just continue it.

Butterfinger I enjoy dystopian, but this was not enjoyable. 3y
jb72 I‘ve not read it. 3y
ElizaMarie @Butterfinger Yeah, I am not enjoying it at all. I mean there are parts that are mildly interesting but.. I am not super invested in the characters. Have you seen the movie? Is it good? I haven't seen that one either. 3y
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ElizaMarie @jb72 Not sure if you are planing to but... I would be curious if you thought it was interesting. I just can't get “into“ it much! 3y
Butterfinger I did. It has been awhile. My daughter read it for a book challenge (Battle of the Books) and we read and watched the movie, but I can't remember one detail about the movie. I remember parts of the book. I think it got better when they started exploring the outside. 3y
ElizaMarie @Butterfinger I am on 63% as of this morning (been cleaning so that's been on). I feel like I am too far into DNF it (and again because it's for a group it would be better to just finish it) but... still not really loving it. It's okay. Some parts are getting somewhat interesting but.. not great! 3y
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Daniela.EstrellaFonte
The Maze Runner | James Dashner
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Mehso-so

To escape the maze the group of teens needs to go down the cliff and that it wouldn‘t actually kill them. Before getting to the cliff they have to fight off some Grievers, killing a few of the Gladers. Eventually they get down the cliff and see the creators of the maze. Gally came with one of the creators and tries to kill Thomas. Chuck steps in front of him getting killed. Thomas goes and beats Gally. Rescuers rush into the building saving the

Daniela.EstrellaFonte Remaining Gladers. A lady informs them that the world had been taken over by a disease called the Flare. They are taken to a building where they are given food and blankets. 3y
Daniela.EstrellaFonte If you like books that keep you on your toes and has lots of action I suggest you consider taking some time to read this. 3y
Daniela.EstrellaFonte The point of view that this novel is told in third person Omnicient point of view. This is shown throughout the novel as the author the pronouns such as she,he and they. The author doesn‘t use me or I. 3y
MissYaremcio Nicely done Daniela! The series for me gets a little dry after the first novel - are you going to keep reading? 6/6 3y
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TheSpineView
The Maze Runner | James Dashner
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Linsy 💚 3y
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Daniela.EstrellaFonte
The Maze Runner | James Dashner
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Mehso-so

One day Thomas wakes up in a metal box with no memory of his past life, as the top of the metal box opens Thomas sees that there are lots of other boys that also don‘t know anything about their past. They all live in a place called “The Glade”, they are surrounded by a maze that has monsters which has the name of grieves that come out at night. A day after Thomas arrives so does a girl, the only girl ever, with a note saying she is the last one.

Daniela.EstrellaFonte When the girl arrives she‘s in a coma, after a few days the doors of the glade stop closing because the sun disappears which means the grieves can get inside. The teens under Thomas‘s command go into the maze and try to figure a way out. 3y
Daniela.EstrellaFonte If you like books that are quite suspenseful and have action I suggest that you consider reading this book. The theme in this novel is bravery. Thomas goes into the maze as the gates are closing to save Alby the leader of the boys, although it is forbidden to enter the maze if you are not a runner. To help the boys of the Glade Thomas‘s also gets himself stung by one of the grievers to retrieve memories and help them escape the maze. 3y
MissYaremcio Nicely done Daniela! The first half of the book can be a little slow - but it does pick up!! 6/6 3y
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Daniela.EstrellaFonte
The Maze Runner | James Dashner
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One day Thomas wakes up in a metal box with no memory of his past life, as the top of the metal box opens Thomas sees that there are lots of other boys that also don‘t know anything about their past. They all live in a place called “The Glade”, they are surrounded by a maze that has monsters which has the name of grieves that come out at night. A day after Thomas arrives so does a girl, the only girl ever, with a note saying she is the last one.

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rather_be_reading
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Book 148

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BookishTrish
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Once I got into it, I couldn‘t stop. I loved the world building, the kids‘ own slang, their names, the non-stop action. Cant believe I slept on this one for so long. #audiostitching

CrowCAH What a cute pattern! 🐰 3y
Cazxxx That looks lovely 😊 3y
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BookishTrish
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#audiostitching this accidentally demonic bunny

Johanna414 Lol Peter Rabbit gone wrong... 🤣 3y
AkashaVampie Haha... love it! I would just say "it's done!" 3y
CoverToCoverGirl Very nice stitching. 🤩 3y
dragondrool Metallic red thread for the eyes would be hilarious!
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Annabethica
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I‘m only going to review them one at a time, but I‘ve finished the series. So far I‘ve only read the main trilogy, but I‘m going to start reading one of the prequels. It‘s about a boy named Thomas, who was sent to a maze, full of guys, that no one has been able to solve. The next day a girl comes, and they solve the maze. It‘s explained to them, by a group name WICKED that they are part of what they call “The Trials”. Wonderfully written, loved it

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IhoardBOOKS
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I can finally say I read it. It was an alright read, not sure if I‘ll continue it because I have other books I‘m much more interested in than this but I‘ve done it and it‘s over.

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Whalien99
The Maze Runner | James Dashner
Panpan

Kinda hated it? 2 stars

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Betrinag
The Maze Runner | James Dashner
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Dashner‘s work on his SF, ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults award winning novel will catch the interests of older elementary students. Thomas wakes up and finds himself in a maze with a group of teens who all, including himself, have no memory of their past. He joins them in the task of trying to find a way out of the every changing maze. This book would do well as IR.

Betrinag Reading rockets provides information on IR, and ways to foster it with students https://www.readingrockets.org/article/independent-reading UDL principle 6.1 will help students set goals for their reading, while EL strategy 29 can help students access tools that will assist their reading. #ucflae3414sp21 4y
DrSpalding Reading rockets is another high-quality resource. This could be used as a book club option but yes, independent reading of these kinds of adventurous stories could motivate and engage readers! Did you know that the author makes cameo appearances in the movies? 4y
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Lucy_Anywhere
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#TBRPile 📚 When the doors of the lift crank open, the only thing Thomas remembers is his first name. But he's not alone. He's surrounded by boys who welcome him to the Glade - a walled encampment at the centre of a bizarre and terrible stone maze...

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Katus
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It was so different than another stories. Beautiful, adventurous, intristing story that everyone must read.
Story is about teenage kids. They're surviving. And then appears Thomas and everything will change. For me it's one of the best books.

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Sharv_Sona
The Maze Runner 1 | James Dashner
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So, I finished ty is book a couple of days ago... and I have been busy finding the next book and I finally found it! I can‘t believe I read the whole book in 2 days while completing my homework and getting good grades! It was an absolutely awesome book and I loved it. 🥺

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Sharv_Sona
The Maze Runner 1 | James Dashner
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“I‘m not crazy” I had no idea that this book be be so intriguing! I borrowed the book the day before yesterday and I‘m already 186 pages in! Might not be my best score but I had to sacrifice reading time because I had a bunch of homework waiting for me. 😭

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Sharv_Sona
The Maze Runner 1 | James Dashner

“Just try and avoid being killed, survive, whatever” Oh why did this get me so hard!