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.
WARNING! Spoilers!
What an exciting read! It had a bit of a Hunger Games-esque feel, but with a sort of Matched twist. I felt like I was a part of their world. I kept hoping for Tris to succeed, but at the same time I wanted her to stay true to herself. Four was a very exciting character. I figured early on he was a transfer from Abnegation, but I didn't realize he was really Tobias! I love that he was Divergent as well and that they both were able to fight against the Erudite.
It just goes to show that no matter what ways you try to change society, there will always be those out there who want power and personal gain. Don't let yourself be a mindless follower, but think for yourself and do what is right!
I am so excited for the next book in the series!
Rating: 5/5
3 comments:
Yay, a review! I totally guessed that Four was really Txxxxx (in case Camille reads the comments, and not the review). I loved that this book just completely sucked me in. Everything was so engrossing. I'm really looking forward to Insurgent!
I didn't guess that Four was T, but I did figure out that he was from Ab. Four is awesome. As is this book. I still like The Hunger Games more, though. ;)
Well, I like The Hunger Games more, too.
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