Done with Maze Runner

I finished Maze Runner over break and I'm behind in my posting. I really liked it but like Elina I still feel conflicted on whether it's worthy of teaching. I'm torn. I thought the development of characters was strong. I like that they threw a female into the mix but that doesn't ensure girls will like it. I thought the rolling creatures were cheesy - I was glad to discover they were mechanical - (they were right?) The language and pejoratives drove me crazy - I must admit it did keep my attention. I couldn't put it down. The concept of a maze was interesting. It could be good material for discussing extended metaphors. I will and have recommended the novel but it's not original enough for teaching. I would teach Hunger Games of this book. Plus I hate the cliffhanger ending - I get it - it just makes me insensed - there is a part of me that feels like authors use this technique to just sell books - especially to young adults.