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
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
"Thrilling, full of suspense, wonder and a romance as fascinating as the world itself."
- Origianal Review
Yes, that little quote is pretty much the only thing I saved from the original review. I want you to know something, there is probably five books that I have read more than once. Divergent is one of those five. So you can understand how much I loved it.
Where to start... Well the plot:
It was decisive, interesting fast paced and very creative. It never let me loose interest or want to take a break. When I started reading, I had to finish.
The characters were just as brilliant. Tris, with her love and strength. Four, with his complex brain that you never really understand. Christina and her fierce loyalty, friendship and courage Peter, Uriah, etc... Veronica is a master at portraying each and every character, all of them with their own flaws and attitudes.
So, I will let you go and read it yourself. If you pay attention, you will realize that Veronica makes you want to quote half of he book to everyone you meet!
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