Divergent by Veronica Roth

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Divergent
by Veronica Roth

Pages: 496
Release Date: April 28th 2011
Publisher: HarperCollins Childrens
Buy it: Amazon


In Beatrice Prior’s dystopian Chicago world, 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 alongside her fellow initiates to live out the choice they have made. Together they must undergo extreme physical tests of endurance and intense psychological simulations, some with devastating consequences. As initiation transforms them all, Tris must determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes exasperating 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 unrest and growing conflict that threaten to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her.


My Thoughts:
Divergent is an unforgetabble read. It's most definetly an outastanding debut. I was immediatley consumed into it reading on until I completled it. I could not put it down. I need to read the next one now!

I am really starting to love Dystopian books now. In Divergent, it revolves around a society that is dived into fractions that are based on various virtues- Honesty, Braveness, Intelligence, Peace and Selfishness. At the age of 16, people get to choose which fraction they belong to.
Tris, the protagonist is a strong character. I instantly loved her. She’s a divergent and that’s not a good thing at all. So then she chooses to enter the Dauntless and faces many trials and tribulations, Each time it gets better and better.

I personally loved it when Tris had those private tests. You see, they were just full of adventure and life. I has this urging feeling wondering how she’s gunna get though each and every one. It was totally enjoyable to read.
Four. Tobias. Tobias. Four.
Ahhhhhh! What can I say I LOVE Tobias (familiarly known as Four). I think I prefer Tobias better, sounds way hotter ;) Roth doesn’t even put much description into Tobias, but hey everything he does just spells out h-o-t-n-e-s-s. The way she writes is simply amazing!

I never would have thought Tris and Tobias would get together. So unpredictable and you just have to love that. And their moments are ones that you cherish. Yes you got it. It’s the parts where when you finish book, you just have to go back and re-read them!

Oh and the ending! I was flabbergasted! Yes, shocked same thing. It was a hell of an awesome book. You see words cannot describe how awesome this book is like totally way beyond beyond. I LOVED IT! OBVIOUSLY, the next book, Insurgent is one to pine for! :D

39 comments:

  1. Mari - Escape In A Book27 April 2011 at 21:33

    I love the sound of Divergent :D Great review but isn't the information about Tris and Tobias a bit spoilerish?

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  2. Wolfluvr42027 April 2011 at 21:44

    Love the review. I may have to pick up Divergent sooner!

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  3. Katie27 April 2011 at 21:57

    I can't wait till this book comes out!! It looks so great!

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  4. FreakChiq28 April 2011 at 08:30

    Can't wait to read Divergent. Read only great things about it.

    Great review, but I too think that the info about Tris and Tobias is a bit spoilerish.

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  5. Minnie28 April 2011 at 13:42

    Divergent sound like a great book, so I'm exciting to read it as soon as it'll be possible.

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  6. Elisquared28 April 2011 at 20:52

    I've heard so much about this book, but for some reason no one's review has sparked my interest. But I like the way you present the dystopian world in which Divergent is set. This really peaked my interest, and I definitely want to read this book.

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  7. WordLuster29 April 2011 at 18:50

    Awesome review and giveaway! I can't wait to get my hands on this book!! :-)

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  8. Sarah2 May 2011 at 12:01

    Great review Mia! I soooo want to read this. I'm so glad you liked it. I've been worried I'll get my hopes up about it being "the next big Hunger Games" and it disappointing me. Can't wait!

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  9. Val9 May 2011 at 21:44

    Thanks for the review. I have wanted this book but I don't know some of the Dystopian books make me nuts. I was really disappointed with Mockingjay. I have shied away from these books since then. But your review gives me hope again. On the TBR list.

    StuckInBooks.com

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  10. Kristen - Seeing Night15 May 2011 at 17:09

    Thanks for the review. Ive been seeing so much positive postings about this book and Im just starting to get into the dystopian genre. Ill be putting this on my TBR list :)

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  11. Anonymous15 May 2011 at 17:30

    I love this book. need to post my review really but this is exactly what i had to say.

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  12. Christie15 May 2011 at 18:58

    I want to read this sooo hard! Can't wait. And now I know there's a hot guy... aah, it's gonna kill me.:D

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  13. Alice 15 May 2011 at 19:20

    I loved this book like crazy. Best book I've read this year, if not ever. I'm so glad you loved it too!

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  14. Z. Taco15 May 2011 at 21:00

    I finished Divergent two nights ago, and I absolutely fell in love! Just like you, I'm head over heels for Tobias. <333

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  15. Anonymous16 May 2011 at 00:03

    I've been wanting to read this book, partially because it's a dystopian novel; I love dystopian eras. Everything is more passionate and serious, and that's not common in the modern era. Nothing is ever boring, and something always happens which is great.

    A great review that makes me just want to read more! (:

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  16. Books for Company16 May 2011 at 18:48

    This book is like SO popular! l feel like l am seriously missing out.

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  17. Eres19 May 2011 at 17:17

    Can't wait to read it! I want it now! ;P :D

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  18. Adriana C23 May 2011 at 10:02

    I havent´t read this book and I can´t wait to read it. I´m becoming a fan too of Dystopian books. :)

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  19. Anonymous27 May 2011 at 10:49

    I enjoy Divergent. This book brings back my faith with YA dystopian novel.

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  20. Book Passion for Life27 July 2011 at 14:26

    I have this on my shelf at home! I've heard only good things and I cannot wait to read it!
    -Jess

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  21. Sophia10 August 2011 at 03:54

    I love, love, love dystopian novels! I hope I can read this one super soon, since everyone seems to love it. Glad you enjoyed it as well!

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  22. The Happy Booker10 August 2011 at 04:08

    I'm slowly beginning to love dystopian novels as well, and this is in part due to books like Divergent. I really enjoyed this one too.

    Donna @ The Happy Booker
    ahappybooker at gmail dot com

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  23. Aimee Renee10 August 2011 at 05:34

    I absoloutly loved Divergent! Tris is one of my favorite female protagonists of all time.

    Veronica really surprised me with the ending. There were so many things that happened I never expected. It's certainly a favorite :) I can't wait for Insurgent!

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  24. Shawn Kirsten Maravel10 August 2011 at 05:50

    I didn't realize there was a hot guy in this book! haha. ;) That makes it even better! This story sounds original and I honestly haven't heard a bad thing about it! I can't wait to read it!

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  25. Anonymous10 August 2011 at 06:42

    I can't believe I still haven't read this! I've heard a lot about it! (Including the kick-ass protagonist Tris and the Smoldering Four!) Thanks for sharing!

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  26. IdentitySeeker10 August 2011 at 07:36

    Yay1 I finally got my copy of Divergent and can't wait to get started on it. All these entusiastic reviews are heightening my expectations. Kick-ass heroine and hot guy? Yes, please!

    Sarah

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  27. Unknown10 August 2011 at 10:25

    Oh Divergent, how I love thee. Seriously, this book is amazing!

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  28. Nikita10 August 2011 at 12:50

    I've read Divergent immediately when I received the book. And I love it. It is really fresh reading and I love all protagonists. And relationship between Tris and Four is so cute and sweet. Four is amazing. I can't wait to read Insurgent too. :)

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  29. Drowning In Books10 August 2011 at 19:24

    I love this book so much! I cannot wait for the next in the series.
    I love "Four"/Tobias, also (;

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  30. Sahina10 August 2011 at 19:50

    Dystopia novels for the win! Can't waiittt to get into this!

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  31. Unknown12 August 2011 at 04:37

    I keep seeing this book popping up all over the place.I met Roth at a signing along with several other authors, she was super nice and when she spoke about her book it sounded like it might be okay.

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  32. Sarah12 August 2011 at 06:22

    This is still on my shelves haha. Can't wait to start reading it, it seems like everyone who does loves it!

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  33. Jennifer12 August 2011 at 19:05

    I have been wanting to read this book for months. Every single review i've read has been glowing. Truthfully i just can't keep up with all the books i want to read. But i will definitely get to this one within the month. Can't wait!

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  34. mfay212 August 2011 at 22:45

    This is the last book that I can remember that kept me up all night! I just couldn't stop reading it! I love Four!

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  35. R bo13 August 2011 at 02:36

    AHHHH TEAM FOUR!! my best friend and I fight about who's better Four or Fade from Enclave! lol

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  36. C.J Duggan14 August 2011 at 13:42

    Awesome book! And awesome review! *sigh* love Four!

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  37. Catherine Siborutorop15 August 2011 at 09:39

    I'm not really into Dystopian. But, hell, I think I should try this one out. Thanks for the review!

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  38. zara16 August 2011 at 02:25

    there are lots of YA dystopias coming out lately and Divergent is one of the best. Veronica roth made a remarkable debu, it completely blew my mind. oh and of course! how can I not love four?? he is the hottest thing since jace.

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  39. Cindy T.17 August 2011 at 18:52

    I am reading more and more Dystopia books. I have noticed that alot of people love Four/Tobias.Divergent is on my To Buy List. Thank you for the review!

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