The 5th wave (The 5th Wave #1) vs The Maze Runner: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Dystopian, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fiction
The 5th wave (The 5th Wave #1)
After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive. After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one. Now, it's the dawn of the 5th wave,…
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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; The 5th wave (The 5th Wave #1) stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The 5th wave (The 5th Wave #1) | The Maze Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (485008) | 4.1 (1742797) |
| Hardcover | 3.7 (585) | 3.7 (1686) |
| Google Books | — | 4.0 (14) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (6172) |
Reception
| The 5th wave (The 5th Wave #1) | The Maze Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 485008 | 1742797 |
| Editions | 30 | 21 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 830947 |
| Reading it now | — | 37923 |
| Written reviews | — | 73401 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 8869 |
| Pages | 480 | 375 |