Summary & Analysis | The Scorch Trials

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Notice: This is not the actual book The Scorch Trials by James Dashner. Do not buy this Summary & Analysis if you are looking for a full copy. This is a Summary & Analysis of The Scorch Trials by James Dashner. Dashner's 2010 novel The Scorch Trials is a young adult novel and direct sequel to 2009's The Maze Runner. In it, Thomas and the other survivors of the Glade find themselves once again in a situation of horror, forced to leave the perceived safety into which they were taken after escaping the Maze. The Scorch Trials of the book's title are supposed to be another step in identifying for WICKED a cure to the plague, the Flare, which emerged in the wake of the solar scorching of much of the planet. Will they succeed? James Dashner's The Scorch Trials also continues the story of Thomas and his companions as they negotiate the tests set forth by the international organization WICKED. They are purportedly working toward a cure for the virulent mind-destroying plague, the Flare, but there are so many lies about that nobody can be sure what is really going on. The Scorch Trials is not only entertaining read, but also contains a strong message to its readers which cuts across different age groups. One of such is that an ethical approach is the best one to take, a message worth repeating to the young adult primary readers of the novel. This Analysis of The Scorch Trials deciphers all key areas and fills the gap, making you understand more than ever while enhancing your reading experience.

50 pages, Paperback

First published August 22, 2014

Reviews

[Poem Fanatic]

Great book, with ubiquitous imagery. The Scorch seems like a place you could never imagine, yet somehow, James Dashner has managed to plant a firm [though horrendous] image in our minds. I highly recommend readers who have read the first book, to continue with this series. It is a wonderful book, but I can't believe that Newt turns into ' a crank'.

[Matthew Licurse · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Scorch Trials is a fast paced book where obstacles take the center stage. An important quote "He figured that most if not all of them would have major psychological problems. Maybe even go completely nutso." (Page 2). I chose this quote because this books is full of difficulty that could make one really question their sanity, and they could get lost in this abyss. In this books the character Thomas and the others must battle various difficulties to merely survive. I like this book because it is creative in the way that the story is told. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys dystopian reading.

[Niamh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had so much fun reading this book. It was so well written and I loved the characters and the bonds and connections they formed.