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Divergent (Divergent, #1)

Veronica Roth

Start date: August 1, 2011

Finish date: August 31, 2011

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Jun 26, 2011 Amanda rated it it was amazing

Shelves: dystopian, young-adult, 5-stars

I've had this book on hand for a while and I kept putting it off no matter how many people kept saying you should read this instantly. And? You *should* read this instantly. I read it in less than twenty-four hours.

This is so completely different and stand-alone and of itself. It's my second book that's gorgeously original this year. I love the main character. I love the slow reveal of the world. I love the hints of the future. And can not wait for the next one. ...more

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Nov 27, 2013 Cindy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: audio, br-buddy-reads, 2023

I liked it.

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Jan 21, 2013 Vickie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: booksthatmakemegowow, nook

Rarely do I purchase Nook books 'full-price', but I made an exception for DIVERGENT due to strong recommendations from trusted reader friends that I would love it. I read the premise and listening to my friends, I placed it on my Nook. I started it immediately since we were on a roadtrip to Minnesota. I was glad of this roadtrip as it allowed me to finish this superb book in one sitting.
What could easily have coasted as a comparison to HUNGER GAMES, this one completely stands on its own as an e ...more

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Jan 07, 2015 Avigail rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: physical-book, 2015

This story grabs you on page ONE! Divergent introduces readers to a world where society is divided into factions. The world building leaves a vivid image, the plot keeps readers on their toes it keeps you guessing but reveals enough though the story that you don't get frustrated with the plot. You, as the reader, become one with the world, engaged by Beatrice, aka Tris. Her voice resonates within us, any reader whether male/female can relate to her inner "emotional" struggles, as well as, her ph ...more

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