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Divergent (Divergent, #1)

Veronica Roth

Start date: January 16, 2012

Finish date: February 16, 2012

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Jan 05, 2014 Diana S rated it liked it

Shelves: read-in-2014, remember-2014

It's set in a Dystopian society in futuristic Chicago selected upon fractions. These fractions are based upon the traits and talents of the individuals that are 16 years of age. But are they really? Do they really have the freedom of "choice" of which fraction they should belong too or is it another form of control based upon how one should think and act.
Then along comes Beatrice Prior. Someone who thinks for herself. Does the knowledge that she is one who is known as a Divergent frees her from ...more

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Oct 28, 2013 Ebb rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: audiobooks

Great book.

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Mar 06, 2013 Belinda rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: library-books, dystopian, divergent

Now I know what all the hype is about! What a great read! I devoured this one in a day O.o

All the main characters were likeable albeit slightly flawed as a result of their upbringing within their families faction. Even though this was meant to eliminate war, hate, etc. human bias still reared it angry head and people were singled out and made fun of depending on their faction. Ultimately greed takes over.

Can't wait to read the next one!!! ...more

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Jul 08, 2013 Jenne rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2013, dystopian

4.25
So I'm late to the party on this one but I'm glad I finally read it! The world building was pretty unique and Tris and Four were well written. It took me a second to get into it but once I reached the halfway mark I couldn't put it down. I love it when the villains are written to where you absolutely hate them. Ms. Roth did an excellent job with the villains, I hate them with every bone in my body. Looking forward to seeing what book 2 brings us! ...more

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Oct 27, 2013 ~Leslie~ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: library-ebook

I did not like Hunger Games and so stayed away from this book - another distopian YA book. Boy, was I wrong. What made all the difference to me in this book was the character development. There were layers to them and they grappled with right and wrong. Looking forward to the next one.

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Feb 09, 2017 Bridget Brooks rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I watched the movie first and can honestly say it didn't hinder my reading of this book..I actually fell more in love with the story and characters while reading. I've seen the second movie, but not the third..so my plan is to read the second book than the third and watch the movie to compare. I don't tend to watch movies before reading the books but this one just happened to be one I saw in the theater with friends..much like Hunger Games it shows young women that they can be the heroine of a s ...more

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