Mockingjay vs The Maze Runner: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Dystopian, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fiction
Mockingjay
The last book in the Hunger Games Series. This book is filled with excitement and action regarding the ongoing war with the capital.
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.
- Mockingjay has the widest readership — 3859251 ratings behind its score.
- The Maze Runner runs the darker storyline; Mockingjay stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Mockingjay | The Maze Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.1 (3859251) | 4.1 (1742797) |
| Hardcover | 3.8 (4697) | 3.7 (1686) |
| Google Books | 4.0 (2417) | 4.0 (14) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (8095) | 4.5 (6172) |
Reception
| Mockingjay | The Maze Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 3859251 | 1742797 |
| Editions | 98 | 21 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 579883 | 830947 |
| Reading it now | 53715 | 37923 |
| Written reviews | 167435 | 73401 |
| Wikipedia attention | 15369 | 8869 |
| Pages | 424 | 375 |