Lynn's Reviews > Divergent

Divergent by Veronica Roth
Rate this book
Clear rating

by
2999080
's review

really liked it

I really recommend this book. If anyone wants to know what it is about just go to the page site and read about it. On the author's site she has posted the first 100 pages fore anyone who wants to check it out.

There apparently is a lot of hype for this book that I had somehow missed. I did go into it expecting to like it because it came so highly recommended by someone I trust, but with that said there are always people who hear hype and just expect too much. Go in free and unbiased without any expectations and I think most people would really enjoy it.

While not everyone loves the same things in books I will just say a couple of overall things that worked for me. The author has created an interesting world. Her characters are likable and flawed. I ultimately need to like the main character(s) to really get into a book and she succeeds in that here. But I also like to see some complexity and some flaws and she includes those as well. I like to see characters that are dynamic and grow. I also like books that challenge me in the things I think and expect. This book provides some interesting things to ponder. I found her story very interesting and my mind is still in the world Veronica Roth wrote. That is a mark of a great story to me.

This book is the first of a trilogy. Do not let that put you off. The book has an ending that has a resolution of sorts without leaving you hanging. You also know there is more and you want more, but it doesn't leave you feeling frustrated at having to wait. You just know that you will get to eventually return to the characters that you care about and will be eager but not anxious for the next installment.


2 likes · flag

Sign into Goodreads to see if any of your friends have read Divergent.
Sign In »

Reading Progress

Started Reading
June 28, 2011 – Finished Reading
June 29, 2011 – Shelved

No comments have been added yet.