Divergent Series Four-Book Paperback Box Set: Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant, Four

Veronica Roth's Divergent series, comprising "Divergent," "Insurgent," and "Allegiant," stands as a testament to the power of gripping storytelling within the dystopian genre. The trilogy takes readers on an adrenaline-fueled journey through a fractured society, where the exploration of identity and the consequences of societal divisions are at the forefront.In "Divergent," Roth introduces readers to a world divided into distinct factions, each valuing specific virtues. The protagonist, Tris Prior, emerges as a compelling and relatable character, navigating the complexities of self-discovery and defying societal norms. Roth's narrative prowess keeps the pace brisk, blending action, romance, and introspection seamlessly."Insurgent" delves deeper into the consequences of Tris's choices, propelling the story forward with intense factional conflicts and political intrigue. Roth's ability to maintain a high level of tension while developing characters in meaningful ways contributes to the series' enduring appeal.The concluding installment, "Allegiant," takes a bold turn with dual perspectives, offering a fresh lens on the narrative. While some readers may find the divergence from the established formula surprising, Roth's courage to challenge expectations adds a layer of complexity to the series.The trilogy's title, "Divergent," proves apt, encapsulating the central theme of embracing individuality in the face of conformity. Roth weaves a thought-provoking narrative that transcends the typical dystopian tale, leaving readers pondering the implications of choice and the pursuit of a better society.In summary, the "Divergent Series" is a captivating exploration of identity, loyalty, and the resilience of the human spirit. Veronica Roth's writing, coupled with the series' thematic depth, cements its status as a cornerstone in dystopian literature, offering readers a thrilling and introspective experience from start to finish.

This series was great. It’s another young adult series that is full of action, romance, betrayal, suspense, and plot twists – it’s basically a soap opera. It had a typical young adult storyline – a young teenage heroine makes has a big, life-changing, world-shaking, event happen and she has to then save a corrupted world lead by a corrupted leader. Even though it followed that main YA plot, it still had plenty of plot twists, plenty of unexpected turns, and amazing characters. I could read these novels all day, every day mostly because I love seeing where this sort of plot could lead. Because there are so many of these YA novels, it’s interesting to see where each one could end up because one decision made different conjures up a brand new ending.Anyway, one thing I loved about this series in particular is that there was no love triangle. Yes, I do enjoy love triangles with all their back and forth feelings and fights for love, but sometimes, I just need a break. This series was my break. There was Tris and Four, no in between party trying to break them up. No, there was none of that, and it was glorious. It was great knowing who Tris would end up with, and that gave more time for the plot to heat up.Divergent was my favorite out of the three books. It gave me time to fall in love with the characters, but it stopped before I started to imagine ripping their heads off. It had Four and Tris’s relationship blossom and become real, and it had plenty of the action scenes and plot twists and there was just the perfect amount of everything.Insurgent was a different story. About five chapters into this book, I was screaming internally. It made me scream, cry, laugh, and rage, so that meant it was a really good book. But all Tris does in that book is frustrate you and make bad decisions that cause rifts between her and Four. Needless to say, I was raging plenty during the entirety of that book. So I loved it.Allegiant was a lot. It was my first time reading from Four’s point of view, and it was confusing at times. It switched between him and Tris almost every chapter, and it was in first person, so I never really knew who I was reading from. Numerous times I had to look back and see whose point of view I was reading from. Other than that small flaw, it was great. The plot twists were giant, completely unexpected, and book-changing. (There’s one in particular I’m thinking about.)I really enjoyed this entire series, and I’ll definitely read it again someday.

The subject matter of these books is a traditional one of middle aged teens growing, changing, facing the trials and tribulations of the age group. BUT - that is where the traditional part ends. The setting comes from the imagination of Veronica Roth, who, I believe, really enjoyed writing this series. It is not a light hearted, everything works out well, type of story. Instead, it deals with the reality in that setting where there are both positive and negative outcomes in the various scenarios. Since I do not want to write any spoilers, I will write no more about the books. This is a great read for high school as a class book to read, discuss, write, and expand in many ways. I found the writing a little jagged in places - it does not always flow smoothly. That does not detract from the content and is my opinion.