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rose_argentina3's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
smol_ant's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
4.35/5
So like, I get the appeal and will definitely be reading the next book, but this has me questioning everyone who says it is just a copy of the Hunger Games. Like yes, it is dystopian fiction, and yes, there are "factions" that are reminiscent of the districts. But other than that, I didn't see any resemblance at all. Nice book! (yes, I have no energy to write an actual review rn. sorry ¯\(°_o)/¯)
So like, I get the appeal and will definitely be reading the next book, but this has me questioning everyone who says it is just a copy of the Hunger Games. Like yes, it is dystopian fiction, and yes, there are "factions" that are reminiscent of the districts. But other than that, I didn't see any resemblance at all. Nice book! (yes, I have no energy to write an actual review rn. sorry ¯\(°_o)/¯)
wafaasher's review against another edition
5.0
Second time reading it:
I absolutely loved it. 5/5 again.
Wow.
So in love with this book and its characters.
Can't form coherent thoughts right now; will edit this soon.
Moving on to Insurgent now..
---Edited---
Okay, my thoughts on this emotional roller coaster of a book:
- What is Divergent? I need to know now.
- What? Dauntless? Whatwhatwha.
- Caleb. I didn't see that coming.
- Oh my god. Four four four y u be so hot?
- I can practically feel the electricity between Four and Beatrice!
- This is how you make readers fall in love with characters in under 200 pages.
- God, I want to be Dauntless. I want to experience the adrenaline rush!!
- Did I mention my love for all the characters, especially, Four?!?! <3
- Love the writing style! Good thing she doesn't try to be overly poetic like some other authors out there. *ahemLaurenOliverahem*
- Al, how could youuuuuuu?!?!
- There is no love triangle!!! YESSSSS!
- NO SAPPY ROMANCE, EITHER.
- OH MY GOD. OH MY GOD. HER MOM, HER DAD, WILLLLLLLLL?! This is not happening.
- I am so not continuing with the series if Four dies.
-“I am not Abnegation. I am not Dauntless.I am Divergent. And I can’t be controlled.” gave me the chills.
- THE FEEELSSSSS
- OMG. DON'T DIE. DON'T PLEASE. THIS IS NOT HAPPENING. NONONONONONONON
- Now I know why people say Delirium is a rip off of DIVERGENT.
- HOW WILL I SURVIVE AFTER I AM DONE WITH INSURGENT?
- WHY DIDN'T I READ THIS EARLIER?!
- I am so not telling other people in my school about this.
- I love it. I love it. I love it.
- This is so different from the Hunger Games!! Eeek
- I AM SO GLAD I HAVE INSURGENT AS AN EBOOK.
RHHEJSKANSHEJEOsurjenajNUdjejaj
Also, and I know this is completely off topic, but my copy of this book had a "goodreads favourite book" sticker on it which got me purrtyy excited! ^_^ hehe
I absolutely loved it. 5/5 again.
Wow.
So in love with this book and its characters.
Can't form coherent thoughts right now; will edit this soon.
Moving on to Insurgent now..
---Edited---
Okay, my thoughts on this emotional roller coaster of a book:
- What is Divergent? I need to know now.
- What? Dauntless? Whatwhatwha.
- Caleb. I didn't see that coming.
- Oh my god. Four four four y u be so hot?
- I can practically feel the electricity between Four and Beatrice!
- This is how you make readers fall in love with characters in under 200 pages.
- God, I want to be Dauntless. I want to experience the adrenaline rush!!
- Did I mention my love for all the characters, especially, Four?!?! <3
- Love the writing style! Good thing she doesn't try to be overly poetic like some other authors out there. *ahemLaurenOliverahem*
- Al, how could youuuuuuu?!?!
- There is no love triangle!!! YESSSSS!
- NO SAPPY ROMANCE, EITHER.
- OH MY GOD. OH MY GOD. HER MOM, HER DAD, WILLLLLLLLL?! This is not happening.
- I am so not continuing with the series if Four dies.
-“I am not Abnegation. I am not Dauntless.I am Divergent. And I can’t be controlled.” gave me the chills.
- THE FEEELSSSSS
- OMG. DON'T DIE. DON'T PLEASE. THIS IS NOT HAPPENING. NONONONONONONON
- Now I know why people say Delirium is a rip off of DIVERGENT.
- HOW WILL I SURVIVE AFTER I AM DONE WITH INSURGENT?
- WHY DIDN'T I READ THIS EARLIER?!
- I am so not telling other people in my school about this.
- I love it. I love it. I love it.
- This is so different from the Hunger Games!! Eeek
- I AM SO GLAD I HAVE INSURGENT AS AN EBOOK.
RHHEJSKANSHEJEOsurjenajNUdjejaj
Also, and I know this is completely off topic, but my copy of this book had a "goodreads favourite book" sticker on it which got me purrtyy excited! ^_^ hehe
kayexplores's review against another edition
5.0
So close to giving this a 5 star! Great read, already on the second book.
lidotchka's review against another edition
2.0
English review below
| FR |
Si je devais décrire ce livre en un seul mot, je dirais: moyen.
Ce n'est pas un livre exceptionnel, pas un mauvais livre, pas très prenant, mais pas rebutant non plus. C'est juste moyen, et je ne peux pas m'empêcher de penser qu'on dirait une pâle copie d'Hunger Games.
La trame de l'histoire n'est pas mauvaise, mais après avoir fini le premier tome, je me demande franchement ce que les suivants pourront apporter. J'ai vraiment l'impression, après ma lecture, que l'histoire peut s'arrêter là sans soucis.
Cependant, il y a de bons éléments dans ce livre, mais une fois de plus, que peuvent apporter les autres livres ?
Un reproche que j'ai cependant à faire, c'est que certains événements sont parfois survolés. C'est assez dommage, il y avait pourtant assez de matière pour creuser davantage.
Bref, il s'agit d'un livre plutôt moyen, qui a donc une note moyenne de ma part.
| EN |
If I had to sum up this book in one word, I would say: meh.
It is not an incredible book, not a bad book, not very captivating, and not repulsive either. It is just average and it sounds like a pale imitation of Hunger Games.
The plot isn't bad, but after finishing the first book, I really wonder what the other books can add to the story... I really feel like the plot can stop here.
However, there are good things in this book, but one more time, what can the other volumes add?
Anyway, it is an average book that has an average grade from me.
| FR |
Si je devais décrire ce livre en un seul mot, je dirais: moyen.
Ce n'est pas un livre exceptionnel, pas un mauvais livre, pas très prenant, mais pas rebutant non plus. C'est juste moyen, et je ne peux pas m'empêcher de penser qu'on dirait une pâle copie d'Hunger Games.
La trame de l'histoire n'est pas mauvaise, mais après avoir fini le premier tome, je me demande franchement ce que les suivants pourront apporter. J'ai vraiment l'impression, après ma lecture, que l'histoire peut s'arrêter là sans soucis.
Spoiler
Et on ne va pas se mentir, la fin de l'histoire est devinée depuis le début: on sait que Tris va réussir son initiation et qu'elle va finir dans les bras de Quatre. Aucune surprise de ce côté là !Cependant, il y a de bons éléments dans ce livre, mais une fois de plus, que peuvent apporter les autres livres ?
Un reproche que j'ai cependant à faire, c'est que certains événements sont parfois survolés. C'est assez dommage, il y avait pourtant assez de matière pour creuser davantage.
Bref, il s'agit d'un livre plutôt moyen, qui a donc une note moyenne de ma part.
| EN |
If I had to sum up this book in one word, I would say: meh.
It is not an incredible book, not a bad book, not very captivating, and not repulsive either. It is just average and it sounds like a pale imitation of Hunger Games.
The plot isn't bad, but after finishing the first book, I really wonder what the other books can add to the story... I really feel like the plot can stop here.
Spoiler
We are not going to lie, the end of the story can be guessed since the beginning: we know that Tris will succeed and fall in love with Four. No surprise!However, there are good things in this book, but one more time, what can the other volumes add?
Anyway, it is an average book that has an average grade from me.
1jessicabearx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
“Fear doesn’t shut you down; it wakes you up”
Wow. This world and these characters are so real and easy to connect with. I loved the relationship dynamics between characters - especially Tris and Four. Each character was believable and it was clear that each was an individual with a backstory and reasons for actions - all the secondary character arcs were in depth and well executed without being the focus of the story.
The plot was well paced and set up well for the next book. I'm really excited to start Insurgent because the world building and plot just from this first book is crazy! I've wanted to get into this series for a while and I'm so glad I've finally started because it really lives up to the hype. So far there's been a great balance of romance/tension, action, and world building.
And GIRL . The characters are so fuckable.
Wow. This world and these characters are so real and easy to connect with. I loved the relationship dynamics between characters - especially Tris and Four. Each character was believable and it was clear that each was an individual with a backstory and reasons for actions - all the secondary character arcs were in depth and well executed without being the focus of the story.
The plot was well paced and set up well for the next book. I'm really excited to start Insurgent because the world building and plot just from this first book is crazy! I've wanted to get into this series for a while and I'm so glad I've finally started because it really lives up to the hype. So far there's been a great balance of romance/tension, action, and world building.
And GIRL . The characters are so fuckable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Classism, Gun violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Physical abuse, Blood, Bullying, Sexual assault, and Suicide
calebmatthews's review against another edition
3.0
I would honestly give this book a 3.5. It is a super fast read. It had a really great potential premise, but the author did not write as well as I would have hoped. Also, the story went exactly where I thought it would other than a few small surprises here and there.
Overall, this book is entertaining and fun to talk about with friends.
Overall, this book is entertaining and fun to talk about with friends.
rsoccer70's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I knew little about this series before I picked up the audiobook for it (b/c it was on sale.) The reader of the first person perspective was adequate in providing the voice of the main character Tris. I'm not in the YA demographic (a few decades since I was there) so the teen romance felt silly and unnecessary. I did find the story-world and how they've reconfigured society to be thought-provoking. As this first book sets the scene and the characters, I'm hopeful that the second (which has the same narrator) will have more world building and socio-political intregue - and less teen romance. I will have to wait and listen to see how this plays out.
ashbrasch's review against another edition
4.0
The basis of this book definitely reminded me of The Hunger Games, but I felt that it was different enough that I stopped thinking about that fact once I was almost halfway through the book.
Personally I thought some of the descriptive aspects of the book got a little repetitive, especially when it came to the Dauntless faction. I found myself saying, "OK, I GET IT. THEY ALL HAVE TATTOOS AND PIERCINGS."
But overall, the book was good. I read the entire thing over this past weekend and I'll definitely start reading the second book immediately.
Personally I thought some of the descriptive aspects of the book got a little repetitive, especially when it came to the Dauntless faction. I found myself saying, "OK, I GET IT. THEY ALL HAVE TATTOOS AND PIERCINGS."
But overall, the book was good. I read the entire thing over this past weekend and I'll definitely start reading the second book immediately.