Insurgent vs The Maze Runner: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Dystopias, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Children's fiction, Fiction
Insurgent
One choice can transform you--or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves--and herself--while…
1 film adaptation
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The Maze Runner
When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he's not alone. When the lift's doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Maze Runner has the widest readership — 1742797 ratings behind its score.
- The Maze Runner runs the darker storyline; Insurgent stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Insurgent | The Maze Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (1653398) | 4.1 (1742797) |
| Hardcover | 3.6 (1613) | 3.7 (1686) |
| Google Books | 4.5 (142) | 4.0 (14) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (9667) | 4.5 (6172) |
Reception
| Insurgent | The Maze Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1653398 | 1742797 |
| Editions | 64 | 21 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 368661 | 830947 |
| Reading it now | 29436 | 37923 |
| Written reviews | 67564 | 73401 |
| Wikipedia attention | 2530 | 8869 |
| Pages | 464 | 375 |