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I was wary before I turned the first page because I had seen all of the awful reviews. Maybe that helped. Because I went into this with such low expectations. Before I read it, I expected this review would contain much asshole-ripping and plot hole verification. It will not. Contrary to the masses, I liked Allegiant, probably more than I liked Insurgent.
I can see why others did not like it. They did not approve of the plotting. I guess that is not how I judge a book. A book for me needs to keep ...more
I can see why others did not like it. They did not approve of the plotting. I guess that is not how I judge a book. A book for me needs to keep ...more
I really enjoyed this book, not least because I always feel a little let down in the dystopian series that don't give us enough of the world they are building, especially a sense of the past and the motivations for people's actions (Maze Runner anyone?). So even though many people are let down with the ending, I thought it made sense within the world itself and appreciated it. I did not like the switching back and forth between points of view very much, and not only because I couldn't tell who w
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I honestly couldn't remember who was who half the time because I just didn't care! Nevertheless, I finished the book because I wanted to know what all of the buzz was about... and I do have to say that I admired Roth's willingness to fully commit to the characters. The ending was not a total surprise because she did a good job of setting the stage, not just in this book but in the other two books of the trilogy.
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Surprise of an ending for a ya book. There are places that still feel light or unfinished.
Jan 12, 2014
Becky
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Sep 15, 2014
Kim
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