The Scorch Trials

So, I read the first of this series called Maze Runner and, surprisingly liked it. It was packed full of adventure and had a Lord of the Flies-type feel to it. I checked-out the second in the trilogy called The Scorch Trials and have to say, I just was not as interested in it. In fact, I kind of put it to the side and found that I never felt like picking it up again. Then it was due at the library and I didn't care that I had to turn it in unfinished. I can't put my finger on exactly what it was. The story actually was a little disturbing and kept being more complex without developing the characters or relationships. It was kind of like the show Lost, where you think you'll figure it out the more you get into it, but then you actually end up with more questions. However, in Lost (which Joe  and I have yet to finish actually!), characters' story lines were developed. And the questioning was more intriguing than annoying. Not to sound like a complete snoot, but I didn't feel connected to the characters in this series. Plus, I got tired of the gruesome, thriller sci-fi stuff. Sorry, James Dashner, I wouldn't recommend this.