A good passing of the time

Rating: 5/10 (17 December 2014)

I started the book but didn't get very far. Not because I didn't enjoy it, just didn't have the time. Then I found out a movie was coming out and thought I didn't need to finish it. It's a very interesting concept as a boy awakens in an elevator of some sort and all he sees are a large group of boys staring down at him. He has no idea who he is or why he's there.
As the movie goes along we learn about all the boys and where they are. There is a maze close by and no one has come out of it alive. Everyone also have a specific job and are categorized based on skill. The boy we first see remembers his name (his name is Thomas) and all he wants to do is get out there. His curiosity gets the best of him and runs into the maze. This leads to him killing a very large spider like creature. News of this back at the camp doesn't go over well as they believe consequences will be faced.
Thomas and some of the others believe there is a way out through the maze. Others don't care and think that the rebel inside Thomas is causing chaos and whoever has sent these boys here will retaliate.
It's an interesting story with a neat little twist at the end. I didn't know it was part of a series so the ending leaves you hanging but you can just read the books if you're too impatient. 5 out of 10 because while interesting it's nothing special.