Text to Self- The Maze Runner

           I am reading The Maze Runner by James Dashner. This book's genre is post-apocalyptic. This book is about a teen named Thomas who came to this mysterious place called the Glades. He does not know where and why he is there. Thomas does not also know anything about his life anymore; he is completely clueless. Now that Thomas has been at the Glades for a while, he now knows there is a large maze with bad things inside. Thomas is not allowed to go inside the maze. However, Thomas said he wants to participate in being a runner.
           The character Thomas reminds me of one of my friends because she is very outgoing. Therefore, Thomas is outgoing because he wants to be a runner in the maze.  Thomas also reminds me of myself because I am always very cautious of my actions in various situations. For example, when Thomas was very alert about some sort of "abyss", he did not take the risk of getting any closer. Instead, Minho came to him and said,''You wouldn't be the first shank to fall off the Cliff.'' This situation reminded me when I went to the Grand Canyon, and how I didn't get too close to the edge because there was a possibility that I could die.
            Overall, I still have some questions and thoughts about the book. I am still not sure what the real reason was for Thomas and Minho entering the maze. Earlier, I began to think, how long have they been putting people in the maze, and preparing them for it. Moreover, I wonder what is the purpose of someone creating a very violent place and creatures. So far, I have the feeling that this book is trying to teach to always persevere in something that interests you, and take challenges to make yourself stronger.

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  1. AnonymousNovember 3, 2017 at 3:07 PM

    I found this blog very interesting, I want to read The Maze Runner now. This was very explanatory. I liked how you answered the questions with detail. Overall, this blog was such a great explanation and its making me more and more interested.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 9, 2017 at 1:49 PM

    I have always wanted t read Maze Runner but felt I couldn't because it was too long. But after reading this I have to. It was hand down AMAZING(most likely the best blog I have read). I didn't´t find anything wrong with it. Good Job.

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