This is the sequel to Divergent, which I enjoyed very much. I thought this was a very worthy follow up and strong second book in a trilogy, complete with a big reveal at the end that things had been leading up to (what’s behind the fence?!) The action of this book picks up literally moments after book one ended. The divergents have been revealed, there is warring between the factions, and it’s more apparent than ever that big secrets are at the foundation of this society. Tris is especially haunted by the murder she committed, even though it was necessary, and it drives a wedge between her and the others. I really don’t remember many more specifics to give much of a summary, just that this had good action and was really solid.
Category Archives: Roth Veronica
Divergent by Veronica Roth
This was totally awesome. A dystopian future, but with a touch of post-apocalyptic as Lake Michigan is a dried up marsh and many of the buildings of Chicago are just ruins. Clearly society and civilization degenerated a bit before being built up into what it is now. Which is a society that decides itself into factions. Each faction is based on a personality trait and those in a faction live and work together. Like many dystopian societies when one reaches a certain teenage age one must decide on the label that will dictate the rest of one’s life. Beatrice is quite torn about her choice. The choice is usually easy, but her sorting test was abnormal and she’s not sure she wants to stick with what she was raised.
Once she chooses Dauntless Beatrice begins her training and initiation. Dauntless should mean being brave, but it seems like the new leaders of Dauntless just want their members to be cruel and merciless. Also, Beatrice, having been warned to not let anyone know about her abnormal test results, suspects that something is going on. This is equal parts hazing-brutality-conspiracy-adventure-etc. I was totally caught up in it and loved it. Now if only that hold list for book #2-Insurgent-would move a little faster!!
