In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.
During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles to determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes infuriating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers a growing conflict that threatens to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her.
Debut author Veronica Roth bursts onto the literary scene with the first book in the Divergent series—dystopian thrillers filled with electrifying decisions, heartbreaking betrayals, stunning consequences, and unexpected romance.
My Review:
This book is the reason I decided to restart the blog. Divergent is SO amazing that I wanted to share my love for this book! Make sure you have time set aside for this one. I read it in one sitting. I simply could NOT put this thing down.
Roth created amazing major and minor characters.The majority of the book focused on the coming of age of Tris. She’s not perfect. Although she appears to be strong, she still struggles to discover who she truly is. This can be seen through the interactions she has with the other initiates. Like Tris, the other initiates also grow throughout the novel which was a nice surprise since most authors tend not to develop secondary characters.
The story is compelling and intended for a wide audience. There is something for everyone: coming of age plot, dystopia, emotional and physical conflict, and romance (which thankfully didn’t overpower the rest of the storyline). The story just flew by; there was never a dull moment. The pacing of the novel was great . . . except for the last 100 pages which felt rushed, even for this fast paced book.
Although there isn’t a cliffhanger at the end, readers will eagerly await the continuation of the story. There is no title out for book two, but it is expected to be released sometime in 2012 (of course this is a trilogy). As of March 18, Summit Entertainment has bought the rights for this book.
The Bottom Line:
Read this book, NOW! This is must read for fans of dystopian fiction. Even if you’re not dystopian fan, read this action packed novel filled with a hint of romance. 5/5
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