The setting of each book is distinct, creating unique environments which the characters must survive in. The Death Cure's is an urban setting in the dead of winter. The last surviving towns are walled off to ensure the Flare is quarantined but civilization is crumbling as more and more people succumb to the disease.
Thomas realizes that fleeing is not an option as the city of Denver goes mad with disease and desperation. Instead, he confronts WICKED, the organization responsible for the tests, in order to get the answers he needs about his past so he can decide what to do with his future.
Confronting WICKED results in a lot of fighting and near death escapes much like the first two books. Yet, I felt like The Death Cure dragged on a bit. Unlike the first two, this book did not keep my attention. I wasn't hanging on at the end of each chapter. The answers to some of the long-standing questions throughout the series were a little flat. I expected something slightly more clever or more grey. And the grand conclusion was a tad too easy and felt unusual for Thomas' character.
Fans of the series won't want to miss The Death Cure because if you're like me you'll have to know the ending to the story. Many characters from the first two books resurface to play interesting roles. This series isn't for the faint of heart. There's gore, death and destruction. Don't get too attached to a character because you never know when someone will turn zombie or turn coat. Despite the slight let down in book three, I have really enjoyed this young adult series and recommend it to dystopia fans.
Publisher: Delacorte, 2011 Pages: 336
Rating: 3 Stars Source: Public Library
I've been eagerly awaiting this book since finishing Scorch Trials. I picked it up on launch day and ripped through it. To a degree, I didn't like it as much as the first two books...but I really appreciated finding some of the answers and getting some closure to the messy world the characters were living in, though I do agree that the "answers" were a little anti-climactic.
ReplyDeleteAs a note, Dashner has announced that he'll be writing a prequel to the series, which should be interesting.
Okie, I agree it was nice to get some closure and have lose ends tied up. I had no idea about the sequel! Something to look forward to!
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