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22 October 2010

The Maze Runner Review and Giveaway!

Wow, this week has been fabulous, with discussions on language, tribal communities, the use of gender, and the outstanding pacing of THE MAZE RUNNER by James Dashner. I hope you've enjoyed the discussion as much as I have.

In celebration of this title, we're giving away two copies! A hardcover and a paperback! All you have to do is comment on this post by Sunday, and Beth will announce the winners on Monday morning!

Since the others have done such a great job of bringing up the talkable aspects of the book, I'm just going to give you one of my twitter reviews.

THE MAZE RUNNER in 140 characters or less: Running through a maze, trying to find a way out. Can Thomas find the exit b4 becoming Griever food? And time is running out for everyone... (So I abbreviated before. Sue me. It fits in exactly 140 chars!)

Characters: All boy society--at least until "the last one" comes. Thomas: fearful yet courageous; loyal. I really liked him, and was rooting for him. (3 characters left over. Whew.)

Plot: Find a way out, stat. Worldbuilding was done well; Dashner gave me what I needed right when I needed it. Consequences: high. Ending: wow. (Again, 3 characters left. Do I detect a pattern?)

My favorite part: When Thomas goes to the cemetery. I don't know why, but I really found that part touching. I connected to him in that moment; I cared. (6 characters. Dangitall. There goes my patterning.)

What do you think? Have you read this book? In 140 characters or less, tell me what you thought!

I bought THE SCORCH TRIALS the day it came out. I haven't read it yet, but it's at the top of my TBR pile. I can't wait to see what James Dashner has in store for Thomas!
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40 comments:

  1. ~The Book PixieOctober 22, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    OMG! I have been dying to read The Maze Runner! It sounds so totally awesome! Count me in and thanks for the giveaway. :D

    ~Briana
    thebookpixie[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  2. KulsumaOctober 22, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    WOW!! I really want to read this. Count me in if this is international please:)

    k_anon[at]hotmail[dot]co[dot]uk

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  3. Matthew MacNishOctober 22, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    I want one!

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  4. Adam HeineOctober 22, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Count me in.

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  5. Stephanie LoréeOctober 22, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    Have not read it, but now I'm interested.

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  6. Mary AalgaardOctober 22, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    I haven't read any Dashner, but am intrigued from all the reviews. I have four sons, so I'd be interested in reading about the boy community, adventure, and passing it on to my energetic readers!

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  7. Sarah AhiersOctober 22, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    ooh ooh ooh! I hope i win a copy cuz i really want to read this!

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  8. UnknownOctober 22, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    This week has left me wanting to read read it so count me in.

    anyawillowfan @ yahoo.co.uk

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  9. KayOctober 22, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    One of my students introduced me to this one last spring, and I've wanted to read it ever since. Maybe I'll get lucky and win one so I can add it to the top of my TBR pile that towers on the corner of my desk and lurks in corners.

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  10. Lisa_GibsonOctober 22, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    I so need to read this. AND Scorch Trials. Both sound fabulous!
    lisadgibson@live.com
    Lisa ~ YA Literature Lover

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  11. Julie GOctober 22, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway - I can't wait to read these! cla37619 at gmail dot com

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  12. C. Michael FontesOctober 22, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    I LOVE the recent upswing in GREAT dystopic-ish novels! I hope I win this, if not, I will have to buy it!

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  13. Joy D. FanningOctober 22, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Sounds like a good read! Count me in!!

    joydfanning@gmail.com

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  14. MelodyOctober 22, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    After this week of rave reviewing for THE MAZE RUNNER, you can most definitely count me in for the contest!!!! I've got to read this book! :)

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  15. Tracy LoewerOctober 22, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    I can't wait to read it!

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  16. throuthehazeOctober 22, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    I have been dying to read this book!
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  17. AnonymousOctober 22, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    I'm DYING to read this book! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  18. amberargyleOctober 22, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    I finally got my copy from the library yesterday! I was hoping to read a couple chapters and then cook dinner.

    Needless to say, my husband cooked dinner. And got the kids ready for bed. And grumbled as he went up the stairs FOR bed.

    Because he's learned there IS NO wife when she's reading a book THAT GOOD.

    Hunger Games good.

    I may not be able to wait on the library for the next one . . .

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  19. TiaOctober 22, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    A great dose of mystery, excitement, and dystopia!

    I really enjoyed Maze Runner and flew through the sequel, Scorch Trials. I'd love to own a copy!

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  20. Jemi FraserOctober 22, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    I just ordered it in my classroom's book order - so I'll be grabbing it before the kids get their hands on it! :)

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  21. Mrs. DeRapsOctober 22, 2010 at 7:08 PM

    I want a copy--Please enter me in your giveaway! Thanks.

    mrsderaps @ hotmail . com

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  22. normajOctober 22, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Sounds intriguing. A thousand questions are pumping through my brain as I write. Guess I'll just have to buy the book! Ha!

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  23. JennaOctober 22, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    I actually recieved the sequel from Random House, but I don't own and I haven't read the first book in the series. I'd love to be entered to win a copy.

    Thanks!

    jennapomme[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  24. Mandy P.S.October 22, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    Haven't read it, but want too!

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  25. AnonymousOctober 22, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    Thanks so much!

    twilightforever.edward at gmail dot com

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  26. AnonymousOctober 22, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    Thanks so much!

    twilightforever.edward at gmail dot com

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  27. Gabrielle CarolinaOctober 23, 2010 at 12:57 AM

    Sounds like another torturously good series in the making!

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  28. KrispyOctober 23, 2010 at 3:19 AM

    Okay, yeah, I really need to pick this up. All the posts from this week hooked me.

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  29. Badass BookieOctober 23, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    Everyone has been talking about this book! I feel so left out that I haven't read it! Thanks for the giveaway!

    callmeghostgirl@yahoo.com.au

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  30. Niki SmithOctober 23, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Loved this book, and can't wait to read book 2!

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  31. MinasOctober 23, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    I would love a copy of this book! Please enter me in your giveaway! Thank you!

    minas_1989@hotmail.com

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  32. Myrna FosterOctober 23, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    I haven't read anything by Dashner yet, but I'd love to.

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  33. Janet JohnsonOctober 23, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    I started it with someone else's copy so haven't finished it. Definitely keeps you turning pages, trying to figure out what's going on!

    And love the twitter review, btw. :)

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  34. Bookish in a BoxOctober 23, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    I've been wanting to read The Maze Runner since it came out in paperback, but I haven't had a chance to yet. It sounds amazing!

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  35. SharliOctober 24, 2010 at 12:52 AM

    I really need to read this xD Please count me in if it's international :)

    enrelibros_blog at hotmail.com

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  36. SenaOctober 24, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    I haven't read this book, but have read loads of great reviews on it! Hope I win! :) Thanks!

    sena.sagani [at]gmail[dot]com

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  37. RachelOctober 24, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    I've heard lots of good things about this book. I'd love to read it! :)

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  38. buddytOctober 25, 2010 at 3:50 AM

    I would dearly love to read this book after all the good reviews I have read.

    If the giveaway is open worldwide, please enter me.

    Thank you.

    Carol T

    buddytho {at} gmail DOT com

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  39. Shannon O'DonnellOctober 29, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    The Maze Runner is a buckle-up-and-hold-on-tight ride from start to finish. It was, without doubt, the best book of 2009!

    Pick me!! *jumps and waves frantically* :-)

    mrso_d at yahoo dot com

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  40. Gaby GOctober 30, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    Oh yes, I'd love to read it!

    magabygc@ gmail.com

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