The Death Cure, the third and last book in the Maze Runner series. It follows it's main character, Thomas in his adventures in trying to stop Wicked. Without giving spoilers, I think the book is very good. The beginning is very action packed, and starts to reveal more and more about Thomas's past through flashbacks and dreams. The middle of the books gives some good reveals, and still kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. It completely changes settings, and I was a bit confused about why they acted normal, even though this place was like nothing they have ever seen or remembered. The ending can be a little slow paced at times, and there are some parts that I wish had more time spent on. The very ending part was kind of satisfying, but again, not much time is spent on it. The epilogue gives an interesting perspective on the main plot point of the whole series, and made me think about themes that could be connected to the real world. I highly recommend this book.
By Marlow Tracy For many of my elementary school years, The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart was my absolute favorite book. It had everything: solvable puzzles, engaging narration, quirky characters, and an adventurous plotline. Recently, I gave the book a re-read to see if it actually lived up to my childhood self’s admiration. The answer is a definite yes. The Mysterious Benedict Society begins when Reynie Muldoon, an orphan with a knack for solving puzzles, finds an advertisement in the newspaper that leads him to take a series of mind-boggling tests. Upon completion, he learns that he, along with four other children, has been recruited by a man called Mr. Benedict to infiltrate the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, or L.I.V.E, an academic institute with seemingly sinister intent. He joins Sticky Washington, a runaway who remembers everything he reads, Kate Wetherall, an acrobat with a red bucket, and Constance contraire,...
I don't know who this is, but I agree with your ideas. I've read the Death Cure before and I think it's a great way to end the Maze Runner series. It outdoes the other books in detail, characters, and plot and gives the reader a satisfying (but also sad) ending. It is filled with action and also uncovers the mysteries from the past Maze Runner books.
ReplyDeleteI have never read the Maze Runner series or watched the movies before, but I think I might after reading this review. It sounds like an interesting and suspenseful dystopian novel. I liked that in your review you listed everything that appealed to you but at the same time cons of the book so readers get a good idea if the book is for them or not.
ReplyDeleteI remember reading this book and being literally reading it start to finish in one day for five hours straight. I could not stop turning the pages. I disagree with you when you say the end is satisfying. I remember being slightly satisfied, but very upset because of all the beloved characters lost along the way. There were times when the characters actions seemed out of place, but overall the book was amazing. Great post, this review is one of the best I have read.
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