Divergent (Divergent, #1) in #Read26Indy

Jan 26, 2013 Katie rated it really liked it

Shelves: young-adult-faves, 2013

In another dystopian futuristic novel, Veronica Roth presents a future version of Chicago where all people are divided into factions based on their values. These factions include Abnegation, Erudite, Dauntless, Amity, and Candor. Beatrice, a girl from Abnegation, has just reached the time in her life where she will be tested and placed in a faction. Beatrice has never quite felt that she was meant to be a member of the self-denial faction, Abnegation, and fears the upcoming test. When she learns ...more

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Jan 21, 2014 Susan rated it it was ok

I didn't love this book. The writing is not great but the story is compelling and for that reason I can see why it's been popular with teens. ...more

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Nov 29, 2013 Susie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I listened to this book on CD; the telling of the story became very personal. Roth's invention of a future Chicago is very intriguing. How many dystopian premises can we have? I was struck by how much of this book was actually a romance; no wonder so many girls are especially drawn to it (in addtion to a girl main character)

The chapter with Al's funeral was intriguing. There were many things I wondered about, including: wouldn't people complain about how close Tris and Tobias became? I don't ag ...more

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Dec 28, 2011 Jean M rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Read at my daughter's urging. A Hunger Games-ish dystopian society set in Chicago where people are divided into factions based on traits (candor, erudite, dauntless, etc.). Children grown up in one faction, but at 16, are tested to see which faction they should join permanently. Book 1 of 3. Well-written, I enjoyed it. ...more

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