The Complication vs The Maze Runner: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Dystopian, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Children's fiction
The Complication
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Tatum and Weston seek revenge against The Program in this heart-pounding final installment in Suzanne Young’s New York Times bestselling Program series—now with a reimagined look.Every cure has a cost.Tatum Masterson…
The Maze Runner
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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…
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The verdict
- Readers rate The Complication highest: The Complication 4.6 · The Maze Runner 4.1.
- The Maze Runner has the widest readership — 1742797 ratings behind its score.
- The Maze Runner runs the darker storyline; The Complication stays the lighter read.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| The Complication | The Maze Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 5.0 (1) | 4.1 (1742797) |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (3) | 3.7 (1686) |
| Google Books | — | 4.0 (14) |
| Apple Books | 5.0 (65) | 4.5 (6172) |
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Reception
| The Complication | The Maze Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 65 | 1742797 |
| Editions | 3 | 21 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 3 | 830947 |
| Reading it now | — | 37923 |
| Written reviews | — | 73401 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 8869 |
| Pages | 464 | 375 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The Complication or The Maze Runner?
The Complication has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Complication 4.6/5, The Maze Runner 4.1/5).
Which is shorter to read: The Complication or The Maze Runner?
The Maze Runner is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Maze Runner (375 pages, ≈ 6 h 57 m); The Complication (464 pages, ≈ 8 h 36 m).
Which is harder to read: The Complication or The Maze Runner?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Complication: Light; The Maze Runner: Light.