Divergent (Divergent, #1) in Book Nerds Unite

Jan 27, 2025 Cora rated it it was amazing

After rereading it, I still can’t believe how amazing this book is. It’s a thrilling dystopia that’s somewhat like The Hunger Games, but with slightly less violence. It focuses on Tris Prior as she grows from a girl into a woman, faces her fears, and learns valuable lessons. The books in this series always cause me to think deeply about the events and settings.
Beatrice Prior is a 16-year-old girl with a big choice in front of her. After being raised in the selfless Abnegation faction, she has to ...more

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May 09, 2022 samantha joy ✧˖° ✦ rated it really liked it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. ✨ initial thoughts ✨

I’m conflicted about what to rate this. It feels confusing and not well thought out. But at the same time it was really engaging! I couldn’t put it down, it was really fun for some reason! 😝

(Also I have read this once before but I didn’t remember very well)

✨ things I loved ✨

- the playful moments between characters, like the zip line scene, and Tris and Christina’s friendship.
- the family relationships. I love sweet sibling moments so much.
- the world building. Yes it’s a dyst ...more

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Jun 02, 2023 Kat(Taylor’s Version) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: i-have-read-this-more-than-once

Ooookay. How do I get started on this?
Better than The Hunger Games? Yes.
Relatable protagonist? Yes.
Strong female characters? Yes.
New fictional crush? YES!
Not to many deaths? Hades no.

Tris Prior is one of the most relatable protagonists for me anyways. She doesn’t really know who she is and she feels different and cut out from the rest of the people in Chicago. She is very strong too. Tobias Eaton is sooooo hot. In the movie and book. Me and my friends fangirl over him all the time. He’s also li ...more

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