"Becoming fearless isn't the point. That's impossible. It's learning how to control your fear, and how to be free from it."
- Veronica Roth, Divergent
Review by Chase
Book Synopsis:
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 make 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 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 burst 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.
General Review:
This was a great book. I really love reading dystopian novels because I'm depressed and like reading about the end of the world and junk. This book offers a dystopian setting with a twist. I loved the idea of the five factions and spent a lot of time deciding what faction I would fit in (Erudite for those who care). Roth entered the world with an amazing first novel and placed herself among some great YA authors. For those of you who have not picked this novel up, I highly suggest it. It's fast-paced and full of fun characters.
Plot:
I loved this story but I found myself wondering where it was going at times. I knew it was going somewhere but I didn't know where. I usually hate books that don't lead up to something the entire time, choosing instead to pack everything in at the end. While this book did do this, I didn't mind so much. Probably because the writing was amazing and it never actually got dull or dragged on. Also, the ending was absolutely amazing and it made up for everything negative that I ever thought about the book.
Characters:
YES! Finally a YA author who cares as much about her minor characters as the main ones. Not one character was boring and cliche. They all had their own story and their own motives. The only fault I have with the characters is some of the names. I'm not a fan of weirdly-named characters because it takes away the reality of the story (because, you know, this was such a real story to begin with). And having my only fault be the names is quite an accomplishment. I loved Tris and enjoyed having a badass character.
Final Thoughts:
I adored this book. I read it in one sitting and eagerly awaited more. Now that Insurgent is out (I still need to purchase it) I look forward to entering the world again. Roth made such an impression with her first book and I know that the rest of the series is going to be just as amazing as this first one. If you want me to review Insurgent once it is released let me know and I will do so. PICK UP THIS BOOK if you haven't already. 5 Stars.
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