Reading Response

Reading Response #1 : Divergent

I haven't always been a fan of reading, but when I find something I like I just can't seem to put it down. Divergent was definitely one of those books. if I had a favorite type of book it would have to be fiction, mostly because it takes my mind away from any distractions. I try not to judge a book by its cover, but even that's hard for me, so it was good that divergent had a pretty cool looking cover. The cover really makes me think and wonder.

 

        Divergent is a really fast read for having 487 pages, you could easily read a quarter of it in a day. I haven't read much I'm only on page 138, but what I've grasped from it is, the main characters name is Beatrice, she is raised abnegation, which is a very peaceful, selfless faction. there are 5 factions, Dauntless: which is the thrill seeking faction, and the military as well. Erudite: The intelligent yet a little snobby faction. Amity: The laid back faction, very peaceful, they are the farmers. Candor: The very blunt and honest faction. the fifth would be abnegation. Every teenager is forced to pick one of these factions. Beatrice's test result came back inconclusive, so she was given the option between Dauntless, Abnegation, and  Erudite. She picked Dauntless at her ceremony. During her first initiation they are forced to jump down a pit, not knowing what's at the bottom. Beatrice surprisingly jumped first. She landed on a net, she was able to pick a new name, since she was in a new faction. "What's your name Stiff, think carefully it's what you'll be known as." "Tris, my name is Tris." that is now how Beatrice became Tris. I really like how they basically get to start a new, and a clean slate. I look forward to reading in to the book more for my next reading response.

       
         If I had to pick a fraction I would probably be stuck between Erudite or Candor. I say Erudite because I like to act like I know everything, and I consider myself intelligent. I say Candor because I speak my mind, and find it ridiculous to lie to people.

        The picture below shows Tris jumping to possibly her death for Dauntless.

15 Things about Mr. Acosta

1. I am Robert Phillip Acosta and I may have a slight gambling problem.
2. I am deeply afraid of carwashes, and I honestly don't know why.
3. Being nice is one of the hardest things for me.
4. I am what others would call an instigator. I enjoy stirring the pot.
5. I am in to politics, and am a die-hard liberal.
6. I am beyond stressed out for college and still don't know what I want to do later on in life.
7. I have one brother and one sister. Brother= Ryan Sister=Rachael
8. I am coaching SPARC soccer with eleven 5 and 6 year olds, so it's a hassle.
9. I work at Famous Footwear as a sales associate.
10. I am not a huge fan of writing, but I am a fan of Ms. James!
11. I'm secretly a nice person, I just don't want people to know.
12. I like to procrastinate till the last second on basically everything.
13. My favorite movie would probably have to be High School Musical.
14. Justin Bieber is my favorite music artist.
15. I literally do nothing in my free time and I love it.