Divergent

by Veronica Roth
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Good Books rating 3.38
Dystopian/Post-Apocalyptic
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  • ID: 1265
  • Added: 2025-10-02
  • Updated: 2025-10-24
  • ISBN: 9780008167905
  • Publisher: HarperCollins publishers
  • Published: 2015-12-31
  • Formats: 14
  • Reviews: 4

In the dystopian world of Divergent, society is divided into five factions, each representing a different virtue. At the age of sixteen, every individual must choose the faction to which they will dedicate their life. Beatrice 'Tris' Prior, born into the selfless Abnegation faction, makes a shocking choice that surprises everyone, including herself. As she undergoes the initiation process of her new faction, Dauntless, Tris faces extreme physical and psychological challenges that test her limits and force her to confront her true identity. During her initiation, Tris discovers a deadly secret about her society and must determine who she can trust. As tensions rise and the seemingly perfect society begins to unravel, Tris's secret could either save those she loves or lead to her destruction. Veronica Roth's debut novel is a gripping tale of self-discovery, loyalty, and the consequences of a society on the brink of collapse.

Reviews
The Looking Glass · 2021-10-31
exciting 4.00

The book is praised for its action-packed moments and thrilling scenes, making it enjoyable for many readers. The unrelentless cliffhangers keep the story engaging throughout.

The reviewer highlights the action-packed nature of the book, noting that it is filled with thrilling scenes that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The unrelentless cliffhangers are particularly praised, as they maintain a high level of suspense and engagement throughout the story. While the reviewer had never read anything like it before, they acknowledge that many people will enjoy Divergent for its unique and exciting narrative.

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    But, many people will enjoy Divergent for its action-packed moments, unrelentless cliffhangers, and thrilling scenes.

    Even though I had never read anything like it before, I found myself thoroughly engaged.

    The story is fast-paced and keeps you guessing until the very end.

Luke Harkness · 2021-08-05
engaging 4.00

The book is far superior to its film adaptations, capturing the essence of the story with depth and richness. The reviewer enjoyed the immersive world and engaging narrative.

The reviewer highlights that the book is much better than the film adaptations, which they found disappointing. They appreciated the depth and richness of the story, finding it immersive and engaging. The reviewer also noted the complexity of the characters and the compelling world-building, which made the book a captivating read. Overall, they found the book to be a superior experience compared to the films.

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    The book is so much better!

    The complexity of the characters and the compelling world-building

    A captivating read

Artsy Arrow · 2020-05-26
disappointing 1.00

The reviewer found the story cliché and the world-building poor. They criticized the shallow characters and overall disliked the book.

The reviewer was quite critical of the book, finding the story to be cliché and the world-building poor. They felt that the characters were shallow and lacked depth, which made the overall reading experience unsatisfying. The reviewer strongly disliked the book for these reasons, finding it to be a disappointment.

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    Cliché story with poor world-building

    Shallow characters

    I strongly disliked this book

The Guardian · 2014-07-15
intriguing 4.50

The book is intriguing from start to finish, with a unique plot line that keeps readers engaged. It stands out as a compelling story in the dystopian genre.

The reviewer found Divergent to be very intriguing from the very start to the end. The plot line was unique and kept them reading, making it a standout in the dystopian genre. They appreciate the engaging story and the way it differentiates itself from other books in the same category. The reviewer suggests that readers who enjoy dystopian societies and compelling narratives will find Divergent to be a worthwhile read.

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    The book was very intriguing from the very start to the end.

    The plot line was unique and kept me reading.

    Many people say it is just like The Hunger Games, but I found it to be a compelling story in its own right.

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