Teenager Thomas awakens in a massive, deadly maze with no memories, joining a group of boys struggling to survive and escape.
Teenager Thomas awakens in a massive, deadly maze with no memories, joining a group of boys struggling to survive and escape.
When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he's not alone. When the lift's doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade--a large, open expanse surrounded by stone walls. Just like Thomas, the Gladers don't know why or how they got to the Glade. All they know is that every morning the stone doors to the maze that surrounds them have opened. Every night they've closed tight. And every 30 da...
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Minor sexual innuendo and references; no explicit scenes.
Frequent intense violence including creature attacks, stabbings, and deaths; some graphic injuries and body horror.
Recurring mild profanity and invented slang like 'shuck' and 'klunk' used by teens.
No substance use depicted.
One supporting character confirmed as gay by author, though not central in this book.
No religious themes present.
No witchcraft or occult elements.
No evidence found in available sources.
Brief themes of global warming and human experimentation in a dystopian society.
One instance of attempted self-sacrifice in the maze.
Systemic suffering of teens trapped and experimented on; themes of cruelty and survival hardship.
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