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Divergent (Divergent, #1)

Veronica Roth

Discussion: Dystopian

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Aug 08, 2012 A Book Vacation rated it really liked it

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This is one of those books that’s been sitting on my shelf since it first came out, but I never got around to reading it. I heard glorious things about it, but it wasn’t until I learned it was being made into a movie that I actually picked it up. Shame on me. I know. Sometimes, that’s how things go, though…

Divergent is so much more than I expected it to be. Completely unique, I loved the separate factions. The entire time I was readi To see my full review:

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This is one of those books that’s been sitting on my shelf since it first came out, but I never got around to reading it. I heard glorious things about it, but it wasn’t until I learned it was being made into a movie that I actually picked it up. Shame on me. I know. Sometimes, that’s how things go, though…

Divergent is so much more than I expected it to be. Completely unique, I loved the separate factions. The entire time I was reading, I kept trying to decide what group I’d choose. I’m not selfless, or brave, or very intelligent, so that leaves honesty or peacefulness. Well, I’m certainly not honest all the time, but I do think that I like to keep the peace, so I’d probably end up joining Amity. But that’s all besides the point. Tris joins Dauntless and it’s a crazy world that she’s chosen to join. She had no idea what it would really be like, and of course, neither did I. My eyes just kept bulging with each new task the Dauntless gave to Tris and her peers as they attempted to become a part of the faction. And I just loved the ups and downs and the feelings of the new entrants… it was very real to me, though a bit sickening at times, as well.

Basically, Dauntless seems very evil. The higher ups think pain equals bravery, and that’s not how I see it, personally, but for all intensive purposes, it worked for this novel. There’s the good, the bad, and the very ugly… a little bit of romance, a lot of fighting amongst themselves, and even attempted murder… and it made my heart beat double in my chest as this very long story unfolded. Personally, I think some of it could have been shaved off so the book wasn’t so long, but most of the events really helped shape the characters, which I loved, so while I thought it was a bit too long, I honestly don’t know what I’d cut.

Tris is tough, but I wasn’t sure she belonged in Dauntless until the very end of the book. Things get way out of hand, what with mind control and mass hatred towards other factions, and I was blown away by the events that transpired—Tris really is brave, in my eyes, and what she had to do in the end, to survive, made me love her all the more. Roth definitely scared me for a minute; I was sure she was going to do something drastic to one of my most favorite characters of all time, but luckily everything panned out in the end, though families and friendships have been destroyed forever.

I really thought all the characters in this novel were well developed. From the major to the minor, we get to know them all quite well, and I loved that Roth was able to create such vivid love/hate relationships while divulging more of the secret behind what it means to be “divergent.” Overall, I really, really enjoyed this book, and am eager to read the next installment, Insurgent, sooner, rather than later.
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Feb 02, 2012 Katelyn rated it it was amazing

Shelves: all-time-favorites, cover-lover

"...Human beings as a whole cannot be good for long before the bad creeps back in and poisons us again."

The premise for the book is very interesting. The city Beatrice lives in has been split into 5 Factions, or groups of people. Each Faction has their own unique ideals. She currently lives in Abnegation - the Faction of the selfless. Along with Abnegation, there is Candor - the Faction where no one lies, Erudite - the Faction where knowledge is held in the highest regard, Amity - the Faction o ...more

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May 08, 2013 Franklin Park Public Library rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Words cannot even begin to express how much I loved this book. Veronica Roth's writing is beautiful in its simplicity. She puts some other recently popular YA authors to shame with the quality of her writing. Tris is a fantastic heroine for any girl or woman. She is truly the "plain" girl who finds an inner strength and a deeper meaning to life and rises to meet the challenges she must face. I cannot wait to continue with the series and see what happens next! - Michelle M. ...more

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Jan 22, 2012 Guin rated it it was amazing

Loved. Loved it. Can't wait for the next one to come out. The characters of Tris and Four are exceptional. From reading this and The hunger Games, I'm finding myself very interested in further exploring the dystopia genre and imagine that it would be an exceptional classroom experience. ...more

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May 23, 2011 Elizabeth S rated it it was amazing

Shelves: teen

I'm really glad I picked this up. I saw a review on it saying that those who liked the Hunger Games would enjoy this one, too, and I am pleasantly surprised that the review was right! There was a lot of action, it was fast paced, and I am eager for the next book in the series! ...more

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Aug 24, 2011 Noël Swain rated it it was amazing

I read this book in two sittings. I haven't been so absorbed with a book in awhile. Excellent attention to detail, and it thankfully lacked the typical YA lovesick teenaged girl. I am anxiously awaiting the next installment!! ...more

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May 18, 2012 Tlovesbooks rated it it was amazing

Shelves: ya-read

Great book! One of the few books that lives up to the hype. A strong female character, exciting storyline, vivid characters, some romance and some action. Great for anyone who enjoys Dystopian novels. Ready to read Insurgent.

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