A Book a Week – Divergent

I wanted to read Divergent as soon as I saw it on the Goodreads newsletter. I am not sure what pulled me to it but I kept thinking about it. And I was worried that when I finally get my hands on it, I might not actually like it.

But I did.

I got into the story from the very beginning. I liked the voice of the main character and the others, too. I liked the plot. I liked the pace (well at least until the end when it just seemed to go way too fast). I just really really enjoyed it and I am now looking forward to the next books by the same author. Especially since I hear this is a trilogy.

Yey for another new author I love. Oh, and, I found out that the cover art was done by an old friend of mine. Which made me love it that much more.

2 comments to A Book a Week – Divergent

  • I just read this as well! I thought it was quite fun and am looking forward to the next on too.

  • Your other book post for today made me remember that you had loved Divergent, which I just finished last night. My almost-12-year-old daughter is reading the series and thought it would be fun if I read it, too. I finished Divergent and immediately downloaded the second book. The series reminds me quite a bit of the Hunger Games series: dystopian, violent, female protagonist who is a bit of an outsider, society separated into sections (although at least in the Divergent world, people have a bit more choice what section to be in, but at great personal cost.) One of the things I love about YA books is the propulsive pace of the plot. There is still good characterization, but the plot is the engine that drives the book.

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