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In a rush to be the new big thing and to differentiate from the plethora of other YA distopian novels out there, authors are always trying to create something unique and different. In Divergent, we realize in this rendering of Distopia, the world is divided into attributes that individuals must cultivate. There is one particular, unique strain known as Divergent. In the sequel, we learn that this is actually a result of some experiment. With this book, we find out that the world had actually att
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I honestly couldn't remember who was who half the time because I just didn't care! Nevertheless, I finished the book because I wanted to know what all of the buzz was about... and I do have to say that I admired Roth's willingness to fully commit to the characters. The ending was not a total surprise because she did a good job of setting the stage, not just in this book but in the other two books of the trilogy.
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How often is it that the last book in a series is always my least favorite - more often than I'd like. Still, once you start it's almost an obligation to finish it even if it ends on absolutely no positive notes for any of the characters (in my opinion). Hollywood is releasing a movie adaptation of the first book so I have to wonder if they make it through all three books will they change the ending of the third to make it more positive?
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What a realistic bittersweet ending to a poignant series! The fragile yet strong bonds between siblings, friends, and lovers was the highlight of the book.
Dec 30, 2013
Debie Orrell
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it was amazing
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"Life damages us, every one. We can't escape that damage. But now, I am also learning this: We an be mended, We mend each other."
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Was pleased with the ending. It made it real rather than fairy tale. Would read more by this author.
Sep 21, 2011
Marcia
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nannie booboo
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Amy Rosa
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Isabelle
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