Hope you all are well and good. It's been a while since I've posted a book review as I haven't read a book in a while due to my exams.
That is, until now! Today I am reviewing a book called Divergent . I'm now going to start doing my reviews in a slightly different way so that I don't give the story away, but do give you a general jest of what's happening. First I'll give you a small summery of the first quarter-ish of the book and then tell you my most favourite and least favourite things about it.
You need to know that the series is set in a world were the people divided into 5 different personalities (factions) and those that do not belong to any of them (factionless). The five different factions are:
- Amity- Calm and collected
- Erudite- Knowledgeable and smart
- Candor- Truthfully, without the ability to lie
- Abnegation- Absolutely and utterly selfless
- And Dauntless- Brave (and bold)
Divergent:
Beatrice Prior is into Abnegation. The story starts off with her being nervous about her aptitude test. This test lets the precipitant know which of the 5 they are most suited to, however, ultimately it is the person's choice to make as she tells her mother, "The tests don't have to change our choices."
We are then introduced to her brother Caleb, whom she believes to be the perfect Abnegation citizen. Her thoughts go on about things that are not significant to put on here, until she gets to the actual test, where Tori, her tester introduces herself. From the beginning, we get hints that Beatrice in does not see herself as a part of Abnegation. It is rather obvious that she is going to choose something else. Her tests only determine this, as she turns out to be a Divergent meaning her test was inconclusive and that she is made to be more than one thing. This puts her in danger (not straight away like "she-finds-out-and-they-start-shooting-her way, but more of a gradually sort of way). She could be either Abnegation, Dauntless or Erudite. She is told not to tell anyone and she begins to dread the Choosing Ceremony( where they choose their faction "duh!") even more.
Now if I told you what she chooses, it kind of ruins the book, but basically all you have to do is look at the book cover and read till the bit where she describes the Choosing Ceremony hall to know her choice. All I'll tell you is that she changes her name to Tris (BTW this is a HUUUUGE give away!).
So I'm going to skip, instead, to my favourites:
Character?
Caleb- He composes himself really well making me wonder if he himself is actually not a Divergent. Also, he is a bit mysterious (and, come on! Who doesn't like that?)
Scene?
When Tris wakes up to find herself in Four's bedroom.
Dialogue?
When Tris is asked why she picked ______ and she replies, "I told you. It was the food." (I'll explain. Abnegation were selfless so they ate tasteless food because they did not believe in luxury.)
Now on to my least favourites:
Character?
Al- I know he was supposed to be sweet and charming, but who and I mean WHO???? Tries to kill someone they supposedly love and care for. I hate to say this, but in a sense, I'm glad he dies......
Scene(s)?
When Peter "touches" her and also, with Peter and the whole towel business. (That guy is one mean pervert!)
Dialogue(s)?
Anything Eric says!!! And the bit where Al tries to apologise to Tris.
This book kept me very busy indeed for the whole one day it took me to read. Not because it was short, but because it was too damned good!!!! I loved it a lot, which is why I didn't want to reveal too much so you guys read it! (Please read it!!) This is honestly what I would call a Vibrant book and by the time you read this post I will have already read the second book so make sure you stay tuned for a review for that.
Did anyone else have trouble with Al's character or is it just me who found him a bit irritating and whiny? Also, do comment if you know any more books like this and the Hunger Games as I would love to read them.
Xxx Vee xxx
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