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James DashnerThe Scorch Trials
James DashnerFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Book Brief
400
Novel • Fiction
Dystopian • Future
2010
YA
12-18 years
HL720L
Super Short Summary
In The Scorch Trials by James Dashner, Thomas, Teresa, and their friends, having escaped the Maze, face new dangers and manipulations by WICKED as they undertake the perilous Scorch Trials, battling Cranks, deadly traps, and internal betrayals, all while seeking a safe haven 100 miles away amidst a chaotic post-apocalyptic world. The book includes content involving violence, trauma, and themes of betrayal and manipulation.
Suspenseful
Dark
Unnerving
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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The Scorch Trials by James Dashner immerses readers in a gripping, fast-paced sequel with thrilling twists and action. Critics laud its engaging plot and complex characters but note some predictability and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it effectively continues the series, maintaining high stakes and suspense.
Who Should Read The Scorch Trials?
Fans of fast-paced dystopian fiction, who enjoyed The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or Divergent by Veronica Roth, will be captivated by James Dashner’s The Scorch Trials. Ideal for readers aged 12 and up, this novel combines intense action with intriguing mysteries in a post-apocalyptic setting.
629,959 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
400
Novel • Fiction
Dystopian • Future
2010
YA
12-18 years
HL720L
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