Book Review
I would give Divergent 5 stars. There were numerous times where I’ll be reading it and wouldn’t want to stop reading it. Most chapters end with a short paragraph or simply a sentence that makes you want to go onto the next chapter. If you are one who enjoys dystopia or The Hunger Games then this book is for you. It is very relatable, the main character is only sixteen and she has to make difficult choices that change her life, just as many teens have to do today. If you are one who enjoys a love story you would enjoy Divergent. The relationship between Tris and Four gets closer and closer as you read on. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed reading Divergent and since I liked it so much I am planning on finishing the other two books of the series. I would suggest it to everyone and I would also suggest seeing the movie which comes out March 21st!
"You'll be up all night with Divergent, a brainy thrill-ride of a novel." - BookPage
"A memorable, unpredictable journey from which it is nearly impossible to turn away." - Publishers Weekly
Divergent v. The Hunger Games
Above are pictured the two main characters of Divergent and The Hunger Games. Both stories have many similarities. Both main characters are young females who defy and question the society in which they live. That society being a dystopia. Tris defies her society by being Divergent. The antagonist Jeanine, wants to destroy the Divergent and Tris won’t go down without a fight. Katniss defies her society by inspiring a rebellion to destroy the system they live by. Both Katniss and Tris are restricted to certain areas of their societies. In The Hunger Games there are districts and in Divergent there are factions. Each character owns the ability to make the difference in their society and are able to destroy the dystopia they live in. Through their abilties they are seen as dangerous. Tris' Divergence allows her to control and conquer her fears making her uncontrollable. Uncontrollable meaning she can but manipulated through simulations and serums. Katniss gives her people hope. President Snow believes though hope his rule is threatened. He claims that hope is far to powerful. These two protagonists are brave and courageous enough to make the difference for change.
Both stories have an antagonist, Jeanine Matthews and President Snow, who desire to destroy the protagonist and are powerful leaders at the helm of their societies.
Both societies are dystopias. In Divergent, the city is a futuristic Chicago and in The Hunger Games their is the Capitol.