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.
Rob Acosta read a book? What?????
ReplyDeleteAlthough I'm not a fan of the culture surrounding this book, I have to say that the idea behind it is a fairly interesting take on a dystopian society. Just out of curiosity, what would you do if you had the new start/clean slate that the present in the story?
ReplyDeleteI saw this movie and I'm thinking I should read the book too.
ReplyDeleteI really want to read this book and I also haven't seen the movie! Hopefully it will be a really good book.
ReplyDeleteI saw the movie and have read the book as well. When I got to the last book in this series I gave up, it gets boring.
ReplyDeleteI am not a fan of reading either... 'nuff said.
ReplyDeleteThis trilogy is beyond words. I really enjoyed being captivated by these books and I really hope you consider reading the the other two!! Love these books!!
ReplyDeleteAre you going to read the sequels? Ive heard a lot of good things about all of them.
ReplyDeleteI really want to read that that book! I've also heard that the movie is really good!
ReplyDeleteHave you seen the movie? I wonder which is better. Probably the book.
ReplyDeleteThis book is pretty much the best book ever! If i was in a faction it would be the Amity because they are like really chilled out hippies in a way...
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome sounds like a good read and happy you found a good book to read!
ReplyDeleteOk so I absolutely loved this series. I would say it's probably my favorite series ever. I love the plot, the characters, and all the thought that was put into it.
ReplyDeleteOkay based on your response and the comments about this book, I really think I might read it.
ReplyDeleteI loved the movie and the book!
ReplyDeleteThe movie was pretty good and it reminds me of the Hunger Games.
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