Divergent (Divergent, #1) in Pretty in Fiction

Nov 10, 2010 Hafsah Faizal rated it it was amazing

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In this stunning, fast-paced start to a trilogy, Veronica Roth leaves readers breathless and gasping for more. Divergent is the epitome of dystopian young-adult literature. It comes as no surprise that this unbelievable novel is a debut.

The first thing that crossed my mind when I was about to start this 486 page book was: I am going to find out what all this hype is about. I wasn't sure, because many books that were (and are) overly hyped became a huge disappointme ...more

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Aug 15, 2011 Tara Fuller rated it it was amazing

I can't express how perfect this book was. DIVERGENT is dystopian done right. First of all I loved Tris. I love that she wasn't perfect. I loved her strength. Nothing in this story was sugar coated and I love that. The writing was flawless and beautiful. The world was one I can't get out of my head. If there was a ranking higher than 5 stars this book would get it. I am in love with this book and can't wait for the sequel! ...more

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Mar 29, 2011 Jennifer rated it it was amazing

Beatrice Prior has turned sixteen and she now has to decide which of five factions to join for life (Abnegation/the selfless, Candor/the honest, Dauntless/the brave, Amity/the peaceful or Erudite/the intelligent).

She was born Abnegation and must decide whether to help others (and stay with her family) or help herself and be free in another faction.

I am a big fan of dystopia and think the idea for this book is interesting and exciting.

It reminded me in some ways of the Hunger Games. And I think t ...more

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Mar 06, 2011 Hannah McBride rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorite-ya, best-ya-romances, ya-dystopian

If you have visited a YA book blog in the last six months, chances are you’ve come across a glowing review (or ten) for Veronica Roth’s debut novel, Divergent. I won’t waste your time: all those rave reviews? Totally spot on.

The dystopian genre is quite hit or miss for me. I have found myself totally put off by worlds I can never assimilate myself into (either with crazy jargon or unrealistic plots, even by dystopian standards), and I have alternately found myself completely immersed in a foreig ...more

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Jan 04, 2012 Isra Starr rated it really liked it

Shelves: reviewed, recommended, favourites, read-2012

I’m always hesitant of novels that have ended up on bestseller lists, especially since the whole Twilight fiasco all those years ago. Reading Divergent was something that I had wanted to do since it had come out, but I kept having to put it off because of one thing or another, and by the time I got back to it, I was hesitant to read it. It was recommended to me as a read for this month and so I took on the challenge and actually sat down to read Divergent, allowing myself to get into the book an I’m always hesitant of novels that have ended up on bestseller lists, especially since the whole Twilight fiasco all those years ago. Reading Divergent was something that I had wanted to do since it had come out, but I kept having to put it off because of one thing or another, and by the time I got back to it, I was hesitant to read it. It was recommended to me as a read for this month and so I took on the challenge and actually sat down to read Divergent, allowing myself to get into the book and read it, and I have to say that I was very surprised with how much I liked it.

Set in futuristic, dystopian Chicago, Divergent is about a girl named Beatrice who has to pick which of the five factions (groups of people) she belongs in. She finds out during the test that she’s a Divergent (destined for multiple factions) and is told to keep the whole thing secret while she considers which faction to choose.

The five factions: Candor, Erudite, Abnegation, Amity and Dauntless, each have a key defining point that make them a faction. The faction that Beatrice chooses, Dauntless, is known for bravery. She then changes her name to Tris and meets Four, her new coach who is to lead her and the other new transfers through the screening process to stay in Dauntless. If not, then end up factionless, the equivalent of a homeless person and they have no one or nothing to look forward to ever.

I really liked reading Divergent because the plotline was intriguing and the relationship between Tris and Four builds beautifully, in a sort of slow and continuous way rather than choppily or sudden like most YA novels these days. I just had a problem with the way that the Dauntless worked. I mean, the fact that they all wore black and had tattoos and piercings was cool and all, but the concept of jumping on and off of trains, throwing yourself off of buildings and basically letting yourself get killed or almost killed just in order to be accepted into the faction is ridiculous and disturbing. Well, not disturbing, but quite improbable.

The thing that I understood the least was that Tris and all of these recruits just went along with it like there was nothing wrong whatsoever. I understand that had they not, they would have ended up factionless and that is a disturbing thought within itself, but it just seems like people wouldn’t blindly go through all of these tests without even knowing if they’re going to come out of it alive or not. (view spoiler)

Aside from that, I really liked the plotline and I really liked that the author didn’t leave us with a cliffhanger that made us desperately crave the next one the second it was done. I have to say that I desperately craved it anyway, but the point of that is that cliffhangers seem to be the next big thing in YA fiction and it’s really frustrating because I’m sick of being stuck in these , ‘Will this happen will that happen oh my god what’s next!?’ ending to books. I like that Veronica Roth didn’t leave us with a cliffhanger and yet still left us desiring more. I’m craving the next book so badly that it makes me want to cry.

I can’t wait to see what happens in Insurgent, and if you haven’t read Divergent yet, you really need to. Despite some plot holes that I really can’t get past, it’s a really amazing novel, and it deserves to be read.
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Mar 29, 2011 Stephanie (My Book Throne) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: books-i-own

Well I can definitely see why this is one of the most talked about books of 2011. Divergent is truly amazing. Everything connected and flowed, the whole setting was very realistic! The different factions Erudite, Candor, Dauntless, Abnegation and Amity were presented with their own set of rules and personalities.

The characters felt very believable and I enjoyed seeing the flaws as well as positive traits of many of the characters such as, Four and Tris.
This was definitely an action packed read, ...more

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Jul 27, 2010 Frezanda rated it it was amazing

Shelves: e-book-owned, youngadult, fantasy-scifi

Wow...
Reading this book felt like a dejavu. It's Hunger Games all over again..
It's not that they are the same but both books gave me the same feeling. It's a roller coaster of emotion with full packed action. By the end of this, I was drained. Can't stop sobbing too. Anyway, this book deserve the high rating it has now in Goodreads. ...more

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Dec 14, 2011 Kara rated it it was amazing

This book was incredible! I had to keep on reading it until I finished it in one day it was that amazing. It reminded me something like the Hunger Games meets the Matched yet it had so many unique features I almost feel l ike it's appalling to compare it to anything. Well written, and extremely compelling, I'd highly suggest it! ...more

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Oct 05, 2011 Elizabeth rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

WHY DIDN'T I READ THIS AGES AGO? BECAUSE I'M STUPID!

I had a funny feeling about this book. I think I was afraid it wouldn't live up to it's hype and I actually haven't read a lot of dystopian novels and I wasn't sure if it'd be my style or not, so I kept pushing it to the side. I'm very sorry I did, because I'm in awe at how mind-blowing this book was and I wished I would have gotten to know Tris and Four a long time ago! I've been riding with my husband on his school bus route the entire week ...more

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Jan 08, 2012 Rose rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, own-read, 5-star, dystopian, finished-reviews, hardcover

When I first read the description of this book, I wasn’t sure what I was getting into. I started reading Divergent on a Saturday evening, and finished it a week later. My mind has been blown away by this futuristic world that Veronica Roth has created for us Readers. I instantly fell in love with the 2 main characters Tris and Four. As well as the lifestyle of the Dauntless Faction (At first). It’s definitely something I could never do and I found it absolutely fascinating.

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Apr 07, 2012 Alanoud rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I could not put this book down! It is amazingly written;it grapes your attention from the first page and doesn't let go until the end, and leaves you eager for more. For me it was better than The Hunger Games. ...more

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Sep 24, 2011 Heather rated it really liked it

Shelves: teenfiction, dystopia-postapocalyptic, 2011-copyright

Very good - and I was worried it wouldn't live up to all the hype. I did have one problem with it though. I felt like the whole book switched gears VERY suddenly after the initiations were over. I had to re-read to a few things to make sure it wasn't just another simulation. Other than that disjointedness, I thought this was a winner. ...more

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