Divergent

Divergent was a very exciting book to read. It’s the first book in a trilogy, written by Veronica Roth. The series is the only writing by Veronica Roth that has been published so far. The story is a utopian and dystopian fiction book for young adults. 

The book takes place in a future Chicago. The city is divided into five factions, Abnegation (the selfless), Amity (the peaceful), Erudite (the knowable), Dauntless (the brave) and Candor (the honest). When teenagers reach sixteen years old they must choose to stay in the faction they were born into or choose another.

The story centers around sixteen year old Beatrice Prior. She was born into the Abnegation factor, but feels like she doesn’t truly belong. Before choosing day, Beatrice takes an aptitude test that’s designed to help you determine which faction most calls to you. After the test, she is told her result is divergent, meaning she fits into more than one faction. This is rare and dangerous.

On choosing day, Beatrice makes a shocking decision. She must go through initiation to be truly part of the new faction she has chosen. She must determine her allies and enemies. When things start to make sense, the entire society is turned upside down. She learns that being divergent is both a gift and a curse, and might be the only thing that will save everyone..

Reading Divergent was very exciting and enticing. I was hooked from beginning to end. The book had many strengths including a very interesting and well-thought-out plot, very well developed characters, and innovative storyline. I was never bored – there were several sub-plots and many twists and turns. I think that people who enjoyed reading The Hunger Games and like dystopian fiction, would enjoy reading Divergent. For these reasons, I highly recommend the book. 

Book Review by Gabi G.