The Maze Runner is suprisingly relatable

I am really enjoying my book, The Maze runner by James Dashine. It is somewhat hard to understand, because they don't give away that much information, but I have been able to easily relate to it. The main character I now know as Thomas, is all of the sudden appearing in this new area he has never been to before. He doesn't know where he is or even who he is. He begins to question reality, the people around him, and even going somewhat insane. He's trying to contemplate what is current real and what isn't. Its hard trying to put myself in that situation because I don't really know what I would do!

" ' Cuz you're a newbie.' Chuck pointed at Thomas and laughed." (14 Dashiner) I picked this quote to show you because this is how I felt on the first day of high school, being the new person and not really know what's going on. I can really relate to how he feels, considering what's going on around him. I wonder why the author includes more about the setting and dialog rather than Thomas's thoughts. I predict that the character Thomas will become actually the most experienced at one point, because although its predictable, it would really say something about his character, and make him stand out more like a main character should. So far this is probably the best book I have ever read and I cant wait to read more, and I recommend this to anyone in search of a good short read.
                                                          

Just Started Reading Maze Runner

I am starting to read the maze runner by James Dashiner. I heard that the movie had come out and I saw the trailer, and it immediately caught my attention. It looked very unpredictable and looked like my kind of book. So far I don't understand the setting, and the author has not fully described what is going on around the character. You don't even know the name of the character yet.

From the trailer I predict that he will be characterized as brave and courageous, and that he may not get along with the people around him.  I am so far confused as to why the author has left him so anonymous. Its hard to make connections between this book and other books, or characters. I am actually really glad I saw the trailer because I have some what of an idea or a prediction considering the book hasen't given me anythings. Although its confusing I really like it, and I cant wait to read more.

Thematic prompts

In Closed Doors, the issue of a chaotic home, and neglecting are both presented in the real world, and in this situation. Also the problem occurring of lying and no privacy becomes an issue, between the family and the town. Lisa O' Donnell does not say much about those issues because it is narrated by the boy Michal, and from what he says you assume what is going on. I think that the Lisa O' Donnell had written this piece over a long extended period of time with a lot of thought, because there are so many different directions this could have gone. I believe she wrote it in a way that makes it suspenseful for the reader, and that keeps you thinking about it. I also believe that she is doing this because she wants to surprise the reader at the end, which is why I am so into reading it at the moment.

Lisa O'Donnell also uses different patterns when Michael is going through home conflict, to show a constant unhealthy relation in the family. I am still curious as to what the reader is supposed to take from this so far, but I am hoping to find out by reading more. Also I confused on how they are characterizing Michael, because on the outside he seems quiet and shy, yet he has very smart and creative assumptions and thoughts. Its almost as if the world seems him one way but only the reader and himself see who he truly is. I feel like the main setting is simply described though being behind a door.

Closed Doors is Defiantly a Page Turner

So the boy Michael has gone through a lot of mental debates. During the story it is said that Micheal's mom actually was flashed by someone in the park, causing her to fall and bruise/ and cut herself. Whether this is true or not this is all that is revealed by the family. Michael  only eleven doesn't understand the term or whats going on. Also why does he have to cover up the "Story with a lie? “In the morning I am full of questions. Granny folds laundry and da looks tired. I ask him about flashing. He doesn't want to tell me. Neither does Granny. They want me to disappear with my soccer ball, but I don’t. My ma has been flashed at and I want to know what it means. She’s in the hospital with a sore face and a limp. She fell hard because of this flasher. I have a right to know what’s going on and why I’m to tell everyone she fell on the stairs.” This brought character versus character conflict and character versus self, due to the young mans debating.     

The best thing about my book i think, is that I, right now, have about twenty different ideas of what could actually be going on. It keeps me thinking about the book itself constantly, and debating what Micheal is debating! It is crazy to me how real this book has gotten to me, and how I am so closely interacting with it, it is actually making reading it less of home work and more of a want to do activity. I have also been thinking of a clear symbol that would help represent the situation, and I think that would be the marks on moms face, because this is causing the conflict, and giving the novel suspicion and detail. I wish though that the author would have given more detail to the marks on moms face to maybe help me piece it together more. I can honestly say that i have never been so into a book and i look forward to reading more.