Review: Divergent

Divergent by Veronica Roth

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Interesting, and enjoyable but somewhat predictable. I knew where it was heading and why, just not the how. Of course the factions have become corrupt so to speak, that is what happens when a trait is pursued to the extant that it was. Eventually the reason and purpose behind the trait is forgotten and only the paragon of the trait is remembered and strived for. Further, there was never any free will in this set up. Free will would threaten such tightly controlled adherence to the faction.

I found the romance a bit annoying, well written, but it felt as if it should have been allowed to evolve from friendly to what it is now over several books. As is, it feels a little hmmm… fake because of the speed. Too much first moment I knew type of thing. Too much confusing physical attraction, which is there alright, with love. They haven't been together long enough to feel that way. But then again, their life is not an easy one.




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