Divergent

Divergent by Veronica Roth

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I always seem to enjoy a good dystopian thriller, and this one didn't disappoint. With reminiscences of Hunger Games, this society is divided into 5 factions: Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). Each faction represents a desirable quality, with the idea that if each desirable quality is nurtured, society will function as it should. Beatrice is raised in the Abnegation faction, but when she is old enough to choose a faction after a period of tests to determine her strengths, she chooses Dauntlesss. But, Tris, (her new Dauntless name), is not able to reveal what her true faction is, even as she goes through the grueling physical and mental tests that are part of becoming a Dauntless.

Although the book had a little too much violence for my taste, I still really enjoyed the story. It had a nice touch of romance which lightened things up a bit. This book is for the more mature middle schooler, 8th or 9th grade, but definitely one to recommend.



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