January 12, 2012

Divergent

Divergent (Divergent, #1) by Veronica Roth
Release Date ~ 5/3/11
Format ~ Hardcover
Publisher ~ Katherine Tegan Books
Source ~ Gifted
Rating ~ 5/5
Summary: 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: I know! What's wrong with me?! This book has been sitting on my shelf for a million years,  and I knew I was  going to love it... so why didn't I read it sooner? I asked my self the same question after 100 pages of absolute awesomeness!

   
    The main thing that stood out in this book was the characters. Tris, the main character, was pretty awesome. I liked how she started out very insecure but as she went through the Dauntless training she began to become more confident, but she didn't become cocky. She stuck up for what she believed in and for those she cared about.
   I loved the relationship between Tris and Four! Four was the broken-hero, moody type, but Tris helped him come out of his shell, it was really quite sweet sorta like this..
Otters Holding Hands  GIF - Otters Holding Hands
(Those otters holding hands are really cute, just sayin'!)
    I loved how original this dystopian society was. The five districts based on your personality was really unique. If I lived in a world like that, I'd be really paranoid not to mess up and go against my virtues! The "fraction before blood part" was really intense, and I found Tris really brave to leave her family and become a Dauntless.

     Roth's writing style was super intense, but it had all the right moments of comic relief. I like how the characters had some sarcastic moments to brighten the mood, but weren't sarcastic all the time.   
Cool Story Bro! GIF - Cool Story Bro!
A hearty two thumbs up to this novel that will no-doubt be a classic of children's literature!
5/5 
Cover Comments: This cover looks Dauntless! I love the Chicago skyline at the bottom.
This Book Counts in the Following Reading Challenges:
2012 Dystopian Reading Challenge: 2
Harper Teen/Harper Imprints Reading Challenge: 2
TBR Pile Reading Challenge: 1
Read Your Own Books Reading Challenge: 1
1st Book in a Series Reading Challenge: 2


42 comments:

  1. I did not know it was the debut book by Veronica Roth! It is one of the books I need to read asap, although my pile is huge! =]

    5 stars! You gave it 5 stars xD Everybody seems to love this book, I've read excerpts and luved, well... me s2 it!

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  2. Thanks for the review! It looks Great!

    I love the little videos:)

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  3. Sounds like a great book. I need to read this soon!

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  4. I definitely need to add this to my TBR list! It sounds like a great book!

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  5. It has been on my to-read list, but now I want it NOW!!!

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  6. I haven't read this one yet, but I look forward to giving it a try.

    Thanks for the review.

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  7. Thanks for the great review! I'm looking forward to checking it out!

    elizabeth @ bookattict . com

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  8. I loved this book too! And the otters... So cute...

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  9. Haven't read this book yet. Looking forward to reading it!

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  10. Have yet to read this book, can't wait! :D

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  11. IKR, the cover is epic sauce but I haven't had the chance to read it yet :[

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  12. Loved this book one of my favorites of 2011!

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  13. This is on my books-everyone-has-read-and-called-awesome-that-I've-not-read-what's-wrong-with-me pile. Maybe Divergent's still there for the same reason The Hunger Games are: I'm usually not a big dystopian girl. But everyone says there are awesome, so...

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  14. a few things:

    1. Those otters holding hands are super cute!

    2. I have not read this book yet either..shhh! I really really need to

    3. great review, it made me want to pick it up and read it even more.

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  15. Oh my gosh, the otters are so cute! I can totally see that for Tris and Four. :D Thanks for the review!

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  16. I've heard so many great things about this book that I would love to read it. I really enjoyed your review.

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  17. I am so happy you enjoyed this one. It was my favorite book that was published in 2011. Aren't you so excited about Insurgent now?

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  18. I have been wanting to read this one! Your review makes me want to read it even more.
    BTW the otters are just too cute!
    Thanks for the review.

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  19. quite interesting review...im glad u gave it a 5/5 sinc ei loved this book a lot as well

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  20. haha great review! I love the otters too, made the review even better. I gave it a 5/5 too, can't wait for the second book!

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  21. I can't believe it took you so long to read this but at least you'll only have a couple months to wait for book two! Also A+ usage of a Barney Stinson gif.

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  22. I didn't think I wanted to read this at first, but as I have done more research and read reviews like yours, I believe I do!

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  23. I'm planning to read this book. Thank you for the review!

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  24. Thanks for the review! I really should read this book :) I've heard so many great things about Divergent, hope it'll live up to my expectations.

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  25. wow awesome review...this is one of my favorite books...was really amazing :D

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  26. I've had this in my TBR pile for awhile, thanks for reminding why I wanted to read it.

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  27. Kind of reminds me of Ally Condie's Matched series, with the society. Will have to look into reading this book.

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  28. haven't read this yet but have heard great things about it :)

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  29. What's wrong with me? Ha, I'm same as you. It has been on my shelf for a long time, and I know I would love it. Actually, I went to the bookstore immediately once it hit the shelf. But I still haven't read it. Gotta read it soon. Great review!

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  30. Benji! I had been dying to read this book! LOOOOVEEEE THE GIFS! ;D

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  31. I just read it and loved it! I can't wait for Insurgent! :D

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  32. I really want to read this book badly! I think I'm one of the last people going to -_- Great Review! Love the gif of the otters :) Really cute!

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  33. I'm just dying to read the next book in this series. Also, love the thumbs-up images!

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  34. I loved this one too. It was not at all what I was expecting, but I LOVED it and can't wait to see what happens to Tris and Four in the second book!

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  35. Yup, still haven't read this either...I have too much on my TBR shelf. It sounds like a great book though, so I'm excited to read it, right after I finish reading City of Fallen Angels, haha.

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  36. My ultimate favorite part of this book was Tris' voice. The way she narrates the book make it unlike any book I have read, but not at all in a bad way. The only thing that bugged me was the ending. The book is about 480-500 pages long, with the ending being about 50 pages. To me the ending didn't seem complete, but that is probably because it's a series and if the ending seems complete then no one will buy the next book. My ultimate favorite part of this book was Tris' voice. The way she narrates the book make it unlike any book I have read, but not at all in a bad way. All in all i can not wait until the next book in this trilogy comes out.

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  37. One of the thickest book i ever read.. Its worthed!

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  38. This is one of my favorites. Glad you enjoyed it! And I agree on your gif between Tris and Four! Hahaha.

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  39. +JMJ+

    The otters are adorable! =D After everything else I've read about Divergent I didn't expect an image like that, so thanks!

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  40. Thanks for your review :)
    I've heard sooo much about this series and am really eager to read it and see the movie. And, yes, factions based on personality is a unique concept.

    Btw, I love the videos of the seals and thumbs-up. I follow a lot of blogs and haven't seen videos included like this.

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  41. Oops -- they're otters not seals :)

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