The Maze Runner
Written By: James Dashner
Summary
Thomas arrives in a place known as the Glade, left with no memories except his name. He meets other teenage boys called Gladers who have created a community. Each Glader is assigned to a task in different departments headed by a Keeper. Shortly after arrival, Thomas gets a tour by Alby, the oldest and the leader, and some other Gladers. A gigantic maze surrounds the Glade. Inside, mechanical creatures called Grievers which roam it at night. The huge doors into the maze close at sunset and reopen in the morning. Every month supplies are sent, and a new boy arrives in an elevator called, "the Box," It is the same elevator Thomas arrived in. There are also Beetle Blades, mechanical bugs which spy on the Gladers. One day after Thomas arrives, an unconscious girl arrives carrying a note reading, "She's the last one."Gladers exploring the Maze are called "Runners."After returning to the Glade, Thomas is shocked that the girl speaks telepathically to him. Her name is Teresa, and she says she has triggered an "Ending."
Quotes From A Reveiwer
“If you ain’t scared… you ain’t human.”
― James Dashner, The Maze Runner
― James Dashner, The Maze Runner
“Just follow me and run like your life depends on it. Because it does.”
― James Dashner, The Maze Runner