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Book Review: Four

Four: A Divergent Collection (Divergent, #0.1-0.4)Four: A Divergent Collection by Veronica Roth

My rating: [rating=4]
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I really enjoyed the different perspective and the little bit of backstory about Four. You learn a little bit about why he left Abnegation, why he and Eric don’t get along, and what is going through his mind during the time he is Tris’ initiation instructor. Obviously that means this book does have portions from Divergent so you should at least read Divergent before reading this book.

There are some interesting plot points that, had Four decided differently, would have completely changed how the war would have begun. It may have even altered the fates of some of the transfers in Tris’ unit.

I probably haven’t read the other books since Divergent was in theaters so some of the conversations between Tris and Four are a little fuzzy. I feel like some of the things they say to each other were different between the two books but I could be mistaken. Honestly it doesn’t really matter, it was a fun read regardless.

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Book Review: Allegiant

Allegiant (Divergent, #3)Allegiant by Veronica Roth

My rating:[rating=4]
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I’m going to try to explain what I was feeling at the end of this book without providing any spoilers. I have to admit, I was not expecting this book to end the way it did. It left me feeling pretty shocked considering all the build up throughout all three books.

This was the last book in the series and its wrapped up pretty tight. All in all I liked the series though Divergent was definitely the better of the three books. I have to admit, I went to bed feeling a little tired and finished the book before falling asleep but the ending kept me awake just thinking about what just happened. I was feeling both depressed and entertained because the ending was unexpected. When I reflect back on the factions, each one was represented in the act that ends the conflict but honestly it was Abnegation to the end.

Perhaps Roth has been reading too many GRRM books (and I’ll just leave it at that).

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Book Review: Divergent

Divergent (Divergent, #1)Divergent by Veronica Roth

My rating:[rating=5]
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I really liked this book, more then I thought I would. It’s not often that I read many books where the hero is female and that’s just a coincidence. The book takes place in the future again, it a dystopian Chicago (which is immediately a win for me). There is definitely a Hunger Games vibe to the book where society is broken into 5 factions and once you choose a faction (either your own or changing factions) you must remain a part of that faction and adhere to its ideals or become factionless.

However, there are anomalies that many consider to be a threat to that way of life. Divergents are among all the factions and perhaps they are the key to breaking down faction walls, but there are those in power that do not want to see that happen.

There is a heavy romance plot to the book as well which might help to appeal to a broader range of readers. I am now excited for the movie (and I hope its as good as the book). If you enjoyed Hunger Games then I would pick up a copy of this book, before its out in theaters.

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