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Divergent
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July 2, 2014
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July 4, 2012
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I can’t express how much I loved this book. Character, world-building, setting, plotting-all is here that I expect and yearn for when I read a dystopian novel. Best yet, this is the first of a series and at least two more are projected! Veronica Roth achieves the goals that all authors of Dystopian aim for, but not all can meet.

Set in a horribly futuristic Chicago (for this reviewer, growing up 50 miles away, some of the landmarks-and missing landmarks-were poignantly prescient) sixteen-year-old
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Sheera
Mar 22, 2014 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Initially it reminded me of The Hunger Games. There are many similarities. Then aspects of the relationships reminded me of the Vampire Academy series. I tend to read decent stories fast, skip words and paragraphs to move the story along without missing anything critical - so because this was decent I did this.When I began reading I was bored, then I got into the intrigue and drama then the end seemed to drag.
My hardcore rating is 3.5 starts. I will definitely continue reading the series with t
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Francielle De Oliveira
"- Ninguém é perfeito (...) Quando nos livramos de uma coisa ruim, outra a substitui."
Beatrice sente que não pertence à Abnegação. E quando o resultado do teste de aptidão, que acontece um dia antes da cerimonia em que ela tem que escolher uma das cinco facções para pertencer, mostra que ela é uma Divergente, alguém com aptidão para mais de uma facção. Isso era algo desconhecido para Beatrice, algo muito perigoso pois pode colocar sua vida em risco, por isso ela deve guardar segredo absoluto: se
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Samiha
Nov 12, 2012 added it
Shelves: dystopia
I feel so underwhelmed by this book- it was okay.

The dystopian world, the plot and the characters were all okay-ish/ good but not great. Also, I can't make up my mind on Tris- I started off liking her gutsy nature but slowly that turned into callousness as she felt disgusted by the weakness of others but she does have redeemable points and it's good that she acknowledges her shortcomings. I got frustrated with Dauntless' fear to show sympathy- there is nothing cowardly about being kind at all!

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Molly
Jun 14, 2012 rated it really liked it
The only way I can really describe this book is to say it's a fun read. It's not terribly well written, but it's entertaining none-the-less. Like any dystopian book that's come out in the last year or two, the author is trying to replicate the post-apocalyptic themed success of the Hunger Games trilogy. I thought the idea and concept behind the 5 factions was interesting, as well. ...more
Cassandra Ramos
Jan 25, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Great book!!! really is worth reading had been hearing about the series for a while but wasnt feeling the teen scene until my daughter read it and told me mom you have to read it!!!!! Got the first one from the library but think this is a series worth investing into!!
Chelsea
Easy/quick read, recommended in the "If You Liked the Hunger Games" section of the book store. It wasn't life changing, but it was good. I plan to read the rest of the trilogy. ...more
Jacqueline Peyerk
Feb 15, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: favorites
After reading this book from my school library I ended up buying it in paperback because I liked t so much. It's a very easy read. ...more
Kay Kay
This was another well done book. I liked the story, and the characters. I am looking forward to reading the next one in this series.
Parker J
May 06, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: own
Megan Burchett
May 26, 2012 marked it as to-read
Dlmotza
Jul 02, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Linda
Jul 09, 2012 marked it as to-read
Kate M.
Aug 16, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: read-in-2012
Kate M.
Jan 28, 2013 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Candace
Apr 27, 2013 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Sleepninja
May 03, 2013 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: dystopia
Chelsi
Nov 30, 2013 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Elyette Libao
Dec 02, 2013 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Dan
Dec 07, 2013 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Liz
Jan 08, 2014 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Jocelyn Rupe
Jan 24, 2014 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Ana
Feb 22, 2014 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition