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Divergent
by Veronica Roth
I picked up this book while revising for my exams, under the assumption it would be a nice, easy read that wouldn't distract me from revision. Safe to say I underestimated Veronica Roth somewhat. I ended up using reading as a reward for 8 hour revision stretches.
I was instantly drawn into the dystopian world: far more so than the (excessive) other dystopian releases. Divergent reminded me of The Hunger Games, while still establishing a unique world of it's own.
For me, the development of realistic characters - heroes who are flawed and average-looking - seperates a good YA novel from Twilight ripoff. Divergent excelled in this respect. I hated, then loved Four. I loved, was betrayed, then forgave Al.
This novel proves that, among the hundreds of YA novels being thrust on shelves to replave Twilight and HP, there are still a few which are fantastic books in their own right and should be enjoyed as such.
I was instantly drawn into the dystopian world: far more so than the (excessive) other dystopian releases. Divergent reminded me of The Hunger Games, while still establishing a unique world of it's own.
For me, the development of realistic characters - heroes who are flawed and average-looking - seperates a good YA novel from Twilight ripoff. Divergent excelled in this respect. I hated, then loved Four. I loved, was betrayed, then forgave Al.
This novel proves that, among the hundreds of YA novels being thrust on shelves to replave Twilight and HP, there are still a few which are fantastic books in their own right and should be enjoyed as such.