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I really liked this book much more than I expected to.
I enjoyed the world building in the book although I did think the factions were kinda dumb (when I say this I mean the people in the book are dumb for creating this kind of society) because really people can't value one aspect of human behavior over all the others and you can't rule all the behaviors out. Its ridiculous to think that it could happen. The factions are supposed to work in harmony which is why they were created in the first pla ...more
I enjoyed the world building in the book although I did think the factions were kinda dumb (when I say this I mean the people in the book are dumb for creating this kind of society) because really people can't value one aspect of human behavior over all the others and you can't rule all the behaviors out. Its ridiculous to think that it could happen. The factions are supposed to work in harmony which is why they were created in the first pla ...more
This book definitely owes homage to a lot of popular novels. The plot is set in the future where everybody is divided into factions (no sorting hat). Tris has to prove herself in a grueling Initiation Rite (a series of *cough* games) where some of her fellow Initiates are willing to kill for rankings. Best of all, there's a strong, I repeat strong female lead with a romantic partner who definitely is attracted to her strength (*sign* a better love story than Twilight). I'm making fun. A publishe
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3.5 stars. goodreads next to get on this 1/2 star business. I liked it but didn't love it. it was entertaining and a fast read. excited about the movie.
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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.
Jul 25, 2012
Shelly Bretheim
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it was amazing
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