Dashner was born and raised in georgia, but now lives and writes in the rocky mountains. Great books similar to divergent, the maze runner, and. I read the books years ago and the release of the death cure film has relit my love of the series. The film is the first installment in the maze runner film series and stars dylan obrien, kaya scodelario, aml ameen, thomas brodiesangster, ki. Book one in the blockbuster maze runner series that spawned a movie franchise and ushered in a worldwide phenomenon and dont miss the fever code, the highlyanticipated 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. Order of maze runner books the maze runner is a series of young adult dystopian science fiction novels by american author james dashner. Like children trapped somewhere unknown and they need to escape. Books to read if you loved the maze runner penguin teen. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and.
Common sense media editors help you choose books like the hunger games. Enders game has the best ending of any book ever written. Stories similar to the maze runner books, stories, and novels like the maze runner series by james dashner. Theres nothing like the adrenaline rush of reading a mystery book, and were here to tell. If you like the maze runner central rappahannock regional. He is the main protagonist of the series and presumably named after thomas edison. Jan 20, 2018 for this list, were looking at plot points and characters that were changed for the screen adaptations of the first two installments, the maze runner and the scorch trials. Jun 08, 2018 if you want books like the maze runner and the hunger games, i would suggest sticking with dystopian novels. So, if youre looking forward to certain aspects of the books, like thomas and teresas telepathy or anyone going through the changing, prepare for disappointment. Ive also uncovered the secret history of wickeds maze that you absolutely must see to believe. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. I really like scifi action with a great romance story. When thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name.
Mar 04, 2020 the maze runner has become almost as iconic as the hunger games in ya fiction. I feel like the maze runner is a brilliant and unique dystopian movie series, and i do like the fact that it is more lighthearted than what the maze runner was originally portrayed as in the books. The maze runner series by james dashner is a superb collection of four novels based in a science fiction, futuristic, dystopian society. The young elites trilogy by marie lu, the legend trilogy by marie lu, the darkest minds series by a. Aug 03, 2016 this is what your life would be like in the maze runner series. Feb 10, 2020 i feel like the maze runner is a brilliant and unique dystopian movie series, and i do like the fact that it is more lighthearted than what the maze runner was originally portrayed as in the books. The popular dystopian teen fiction series includes the books the maze runner, the scorch trials, the death cure, and the kill order. Im not interested in the hunger games or divergent the maze runner series is a lot better in my opinion. See more lists like the recommendations for the maze runner. All are very readable no torn pages, covers, or writing on the text of the story. Teresa agnes, originally named deedee, is a glader and a creator of the maze with thomas. Set to be released by ballantine books in january 2018, the waking marks dashners first foray out of the young adult genre and into darker. May be worth giving afterearth by jason segel and kirsten miller a go, ive not read the maze runner or enders game but i feel like they may have a similar feel going by the maze runner movie and i was gripped on afterearth so quickly, i blasted through it and loved it and its a series but only the first two are out so far.
Sep 24, 2014 welcome to the latest edition of looks from books, which aims to prove that you can look smart, while still being booksmart, too. What are young adult books similar to the maze runner and. If youre anything like us, the film and our reality has left you wanting to get lost in other stories about unflappable underdogs fighting corrupt governments and doomed fates. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Its the end of the world as we know itand were coping with dystopian novels. The maze runner is a 2014 american dystopian science fiction action thriller film directed by wes ball, in his directorial debut. She is one of the main protagonists of the series, and was named after mother teresa. In the maze runner, chuck tells thomas that he was around five foot nine and also describes him probably jokingly as being as ugly as fried liver on a stick.
Beyond the walls of the glade is the everchanging maze, with its horrifying creatures, the grievers. Eight transfixing recommendations for readers looking for more books like the maze runner by thomas dylan. This is one of the books like the maze runner where the older ruling government is continually testing the youth on an ever increasing and deadly scale of difficulty. This week, were taking inspiration from a recent movie release that thrilled fans. Mar 04, 2018 2018 books similar to the maze runner 6 new actionpacked books to get your maze runner fix.
Goodreads members who liked the maze runner the maz. The story takes us to the glade which is situated in the middle of the maze which is. Book series similar to the maze runner or enders game. Your heart rate is still ridiculously high from the action, terrifying creatures, and escape scenes and lets be real, you probably feel the need to feed your adrenaline. James dashner on his new series, more maze runner books, more. Thomas dylans attempts to escape a dangerous maze whilst trying to recover his memory, is an addictive adrenaline rush.
This book lot contains 4 paperback books on the new york times bestselling young adultteen list. The maze runner is a 2009 young adult dystopian science fiction novel written by american author james dashner and the first book released in the maze runner series, although it is the third in narrative order. The series consists of the maze runner 2009, the scorch trials 2010 and the death cure 2011, as well as two prequel novels, the kill order 2012 and the fever code 2016, and a companion book titled the maze runner files 20. Reading the maze runner really feels more like watching a movie. Is there any other series that is on the same level, characterinteraction wise or mystery wise. Sep 26, 2015 i read the first two books of the maze runner trilogy. May 17, 2016 books to read if you like the maze runner by james dasher. Great books similar to divergent, the maze runner, and enclave. Read on for 6 more books to keep the adventure going. Because of its popularity, many readers have been on the hunt for more books like the maze runner. Jul 17, 2012 10 books to read after the hunger games trilogy.
The maze runner is the first book in the series and was released on october 6, 2009 a number of teenagers, who call themselves the gladers, are left in a strange place which they call the glade. Teresa was very beautiful, and looked about fifteen years old, though actually seventeen. Thomas, originally named stephen, is a glader and one of the creators of the maze along with teresa agnes. See more ideas about books to read, books and ya books. The series protagonist, thomas, wakes up at the beginning of the series with no memory. Mar 12, 20 great books similar to divergent, the maze runner, and enclave. If you want books like the maze runner and the hunger games, i would suggest sticking with dystopian novels. May be worth giving afterearth by jason segel and kirsten miller a go, ive not read the maze runner or enders game but i feel like they may have a similar feel going by the maze runner movie and i was gripped on afterearth so quickly, i blasted through it and loved it and its a. If youre looking to get lost in stories of survival, discovery, and determination, then youll love these dystopian books like the maze runner. All my focus right now is on the mortality doctrine series coming out. For this list, were looking at plot points and characters that were changed for the screen adaptations of the first two installments, the maze runner and the scorch trials. Maze runner series 5 books young adult collection paperback by james dashner.
I absolutely loved the mystery, action and characters of the maze runner series. The fans of hunger games will surely love the maze runner series. The novels are geared toward young adult or teenage readers. Books that perform well based on their reader engagement are published by inkitt in different formats and channels. A story about a girl who falls in love despite living in a community that treats love like the most deadly of.
One of our gotos is james dashners maze runner series whose third book, the death cure, recently hit theaters. The maze runner, the scorch trials, the death cure, and the kill order, as well as the eye of minds and the rule of thoughts, the first two books in the mortality doctrine series. If you like the hunger games then you will like 521 books. Im about to start the third, and they are just so amazing. These books are used but are all in very good to like new condition. The book is also written in the the third person, whereas the hunger. Sep 19, 2014 10 big differences between the maze runner book and movie. The maze runner has become almost as iconic as the hunger games in ya fiction. Imagine the future with books for fans of the hunger games. The novel was published on october 7, 2009 by delacorte press, an imprint of random house, and was made into a 2014 major motion picture by 20th century fox. All his life, dustin peterson has been training to become a soldier.
Weve got a list of 8 amazing young adult books that youre sure to like if you loved the maze runner, including some you may not have heard. In the movie, soon after arriving, teresa wakes up and she, like the boys, doesnt. There are alternate cover editions for this asin here and here. She was described in the maze runner as being thin, but not too small, roughly five and a half feet, with burning blue eyes. I read the first two books of the maze runner trilogy. If you enjoyed the maze runner, you are absolutely going to love the adventure of ender wiggins. The stone and the stars, tracer, monsters, the unfavorable. Includes best friends, boyfriend, and just your story in the maze runner, the scorch trials, and the death cure. Fashion inspiration can be found between the pages of your favorite stories, on welldesigned book covers, and in your favorite characters if you read closely enough. That does not mean, however, that adults of all ages will not find the maze runner series to be equally both. Like him, the other boys remember nothing before they woke up in the glade, and no. However, it is somewhat based loosely on the concept of hunger games. Review of the maze runner good books for catholic kids.
Divergent by veronica roth, insurgent by veronica roth, the moon dwellers by david estes, the maze runner by james dashner. Written by james dashner, the bestselling maze runner series follows thomas, teresa, and the gladers as they fight to survive in a devastated world governed by the mysterious wicked. Now only one challenge stands between him and his goal a month in the deadly wastelands. The film is the first installment in the maze runner film series and stars dylan obrien, kaya scodelario, aml ameen, thomas brodiesangster, ki hong lee, will poulter, and patricia clarkson. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people.