The Maze Runner

Name: The Maze Runner
Author: James Dashner

James Dashner

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4.1

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384

Pages

2009

Published

Dystopian

Genre

Dystopian · Action & Adventure · Science Fiction

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. Nice to meet ya, shank. Welcome to the Glade. Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive. Everything is going to change. Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying. Remember. Survive. Run.

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CastThomasMain CharacterDylan O'Brien

CastMinhoKeeper of the RunnersKi Hong Lee

CastAlbyLeader of the GladersAml Ameen

CastChuckThomas's youngest friendBlake Cooper

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4.1 average· 1 review

Novelust user

Sep 11, 2026

5.0

Couldn't put it down. I've read quite a few dystopian novels that all seem to have overlapping themes, but the world Dashner created was fresh & creative. Purchasing #2 within the hour because I have to find out what happens to these characters!