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Divergent
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Book Brief
576
Novel • Fiction
Post-apocalyptic Chicago
2011
YA
13-18 years
HL740L
Super Short Summary
In Veronica Roth's Divergent, 16-year-old Beatrice "Tris" Prior lives in a futuristic city divided into five factions: Abnegation, Dauntless, Erudite, Amity, and Candor. Feeling out of place in Abnegation, she transfers to the bold Dauntless faction, navigating intense training and uncovering dangerous political plots. Themes include identity, bravery, and societal structure. Some content includes scenes of violence, physical abuse, and death.
Adventurous
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Gritty
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Divergent by Veronica Roth offers a compelling, fast-paced narrative set in a dystopian world that engages readers, particularly young adults. The strong, complex protagonist and unique faction-based society are praised. However, some critique the predictable plot twists and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it remains an engaging entry in the YA genre.
Who Should Read Divergent?
Readers who enjoy dystopian young adult novels with strong female protagonists and themes of society and identity will be captivated by Divergent by Veronica Roth. Fans of Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games or James Dashner's The Maze Runner will find the thrilling plot and complex characters particularly engaging.
4,112,249 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
576
Novel • Fiction
Post-apocalyptic Chicago
2011
YA
13-18 years
HL740L
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