Divergent (Divergent, #1) in YA and Beyond

Dec 24, 2011 Nikki rated it really liked it

Shelves: books-to-movies, beyond-the-book-features, i-m-a-cover-whore, tear-jerkers

Cross posted on my blog: Take Me Away... On the Pages of your Story

*MY THOUGHTS*
I want to start by saying it took me FOREVER to read this for two reasons... I was concerned about all the hype it had around it and I wasn't the biggest fan of Dystopian. But finally I broke down and read it and omg I am SO glad I did! This book was so good. There were so many ups and downs in this story, and Tris was the perfect person to take me on the ride. I complained about her detachment in the beginning, but Cross posted on my blog: Take Me Away... On the Pages of your Story

*MY THOUGHTS*
I want to start by saying it took me FOREVER to read this for two reasons... I was concerned about all the hype it had around it and I wasn't the biggest fan of Dystopian. But finally I broke down and read it and omg I am SO glad I did! This book was so good. There were so many ups and downs in this story, and Tris was the perfect person to take me on the ride. I complained about her detachment in the beginning, but as it went on, I realized why she was like that. This book was really a coming of age novel for her as she began to find herself in her newly chosen faction. And by the end I was able to feel every piece of raw emotion she encountered.
I also really liked the character development by Roth. Although some of her characters were cruel and evil, I loved watching them grow and getting to know them along with Tris. They all seemed real, from their happy emotions, to their jealous emotions. I was so connected with them that I felt myself hating everyone that she did and friends with those she was friends with.
One thing I did not like was the actual world building. I would have been happier if it had went into the other factions a little more, but I understand that would have been a little confusing seeing as there were still all the details from the actual factions that were "really" in the story.
And I have saved the BEST for last..... OMG the ending is heartbreaking. When I cry in a book, like actual tears, I know its good. I usually just get teary eyed, but in Divergent, I found myself like with real tears falling onto my cheeks. I was NOT expecting it to happen that way! I literally sat up on the couch and started ranting with tears on my face to my boyfriend who was helplessly watching tv lol
And last but not least, I HAVE to mention Four.... Ahh how swoon-worthy is he?! I keep thinking of the lines "I'm waiting until I'm sure to tell you though" and "Maybe I'm already sure, and I just don't want to frighten you." Ugh I really don't know if I'll make it to may for Insurgent. ...more

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Mar 01, 2012 Shenell Houston rated it it was amazing

It has been a couple of days sense I read this book and I am still reeling from it! I had started reading another book series and contemplated putting it down so I could re-read Divergent!

I saw how people raved about it when it was first hot on the scene but I kept putting off reading it because I was knee deep in two other book series but OMG! Forgive me if this is blasphemous but THIS IS GOD'S GIFT TO YA!

I loved the story, the characters, the Divergent world, everything!There were so many le It has been a couple of days sense I read this book and I am still reeling from it! I had started reading another book series and contemplated putting it down so I could re-read Divergent!

I saw how people raved about it when it was first hot on the scene but I kept putting off reading it because I was knee deep in two other book series but OMG! Forgive me if this is blasphemous but THIS IS GOD'S GIFT TO YA!

I loved the story, the characters, the Divergent world, everything!There were so many levels to the characters and every page you just dig deeper and deeper into them. The description Roth uses is just perfection. I could see everyone and everything in my head crystal clear. Sometimes authors have a tendency to either under describe or over describe and Roth finds a perfect balance. I just can't get over this book it's actually hard for me to write this review as I feel like I'm at a lost for words. There are no words I can use to describe this book to truly give it justice. It's much easier to give reviews for books I disliked than books I love lol!

The only thing I probably had an issue with was at one point when Tris finds out about the planned attack the first thing that popped into my head was, "Oh no this is just like Hunger Games! Can't we just focus on being in love and not having to go fight a war?!" But I had to remember this book's main purpose is not a love story or at least I feel that's not the main story. Divergent is much greater than a boy and girl falling in love. Once I gave myself this little check my issue with this book dissolved away and I happily floated through the rest of the story. Divergent has earned a permanent place on my bookshelves.

Overall, in case you can't tell, I would HIGHLY recommend Divergent! I don't even think you can truly call yourself a YA fan if you don't read it. To not read this book would be a great disservice to yourself. So go out there! Devour it in a day then pick up Insurgent (the sequel) and repeat!

P.S. Four is to DIE for! He is soo dreamy. I would jump off a building for him any day! ...more

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Feb 04, 2013 Jolene Haley rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Hands down this is one of the best books I have ever read. I put this book off for a long time because for some reason or another, I told myself I wasn't really into Dystopian reads.

Well, I couldn't have been more wrong. This book has action, sexual tension, bravery, wonder, delight, fear, love, and more. Actually, the entire time I was reading this book I joked about how it was ruining my life. I no longer wanted to go out. I didn't want to go to work. I didn't even want to eat dinner if that m ...more

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