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Divergent
Divergent (Divergent, #1)
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honeybee
Jan 17, 2014 rated it liked it
Shelves: reviewed, 2014-reads
This book is fast, fun and exciting. I spent 50% of this book like a kid on a rollercoster - screaming my head off and waving my hands about with delight, saying to myself "ha! Take that !!" And "jump! Jump! Go on! " and "humm.. I think I'll make Four look like 90"s heyday Christian slater!" (Bonus)

Still couldn't complete with the hunger games for me though! Shame I read it first.

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Leslie
Nov 04, 2012 rated it liked it
The world that Veronica Roth sets up is fascinating and well plotted. The rules and the reasoning behind the rules, not to mention the shadowy puppet masters that enforce the laws of the land peak your interest and make for an engaging story. The story is fast-paced and Roth doesn't seem to be afraid to create raw, complex characters complete with imperfections.

The obvious puritanical perspective on sex is a might tiresome. I think at one point both both Tris and Four talk about her being one o ...more
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Holly Letson
Mar 19, 2014 rated it did not like it  ·  review of another edition
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I gave this one a decent chance. But, I just couldn't get into it. ...more
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Lesa
Oct 14, 2013 rated it it was amazing
The laundry had to wait, the kids had take-out and I barely left my room for 2 days! This ingenious plot held me captive and I loved it!
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Jacqueline
Dec 09, 2012 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Alina
Jan 01, 2013 rated it really liked it
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Nikki
Feb 26, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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Lola
Mar 24, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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May 08, 2013 marked it as to-read
Kiva Sutton
Jun 15, 2013 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Jul 27, 2013 marked it as to-read
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Brandi
Jul 29, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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Sep 13, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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Oct 09, 2013 rated it it was amazing
Raisa
Oct 27, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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Nov 12, 2013 rated it really liked it
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Jan 06, 2014 rated it it was amazing
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May 26, 2014 rated it liked it
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Jennifer
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Oct 16, 2014 rated it it was amazing
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