Divergent CD (Divergent Series, 1) Audio CD – Audiobook, June 4, 2013

SUMMARY -Beatrice Prior, now sixteen, is faced with the decision every sixteen-year-old in her society is faced with: Which faction does she choose? There are five factions: Erudite - the intelligent; Candor - the honest; Amity - the peaceful; Abnegation - the selfless; and Dauntless - the brave. Beatrice's family is of Abnegation, but Beatrice does not know if she could stay with them and live life to the fullest. He choice is the beginning of everything to Beatrice, now called Tris. The initiation process brings her closer to herself than she's ever been before, and closer to the boy who may or may not be a part of her future. And it brings her closer to discovering the meaning to the dangerous fact of her existence that she's been told to keep to herself. But how can she last, being the only one of her kind that she knows of, before falling into the wrong hands?MY THOUGHTS -I am rejoicing right now - that this is a Forever Favorite! For the first 70 pages I had this feeling of, "Well, I like it, but it could go either way for me." I'd heard so many good things about it, but was so worried it would fall short.I started to realize that I really liked it at the choosing ceremony, when she decided on a faction, the faction I was hoping for, and I grinned like mad. I stared loving the book when I read the Ferris wheel scene. That...made my heart burst with happiness. From then on out it got better and better and better.And then...ExplosionofbeautifulnessincredibleWOWZERScan'tbelievemyeyesheartFOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOVE.The end.Or perhaps not.CHARACTER NOTES -Tris...she really stole the show - in a very slow process, yes, but she did it. At first, her character was undefined. There was nothing to set her apart from others; she was lost among the crowd. But then she decided on a faction, and began to act accordingly. It was as though she blossomed and became a woman and a totally original someone. She was finally set apart from the crowd. By the end, I totally loved her and felt like I knew her. It just took a simple choice to shape her into who she was to become. I loved that.And while Tris was fantastic....there is someone even more incredibly awesome: FOUR. I honestly haven't stopped swooning over him since I finished the book a month ago, and will never stop swooning over him, loving him, being totally enthralled by him and his all-consuming wonderfulness. I loved his transformation from harsh trainer to lovelyamazingbeautiful FOUR. I kind of guessed his true identity, and I must say: 1. I don't really love his real name, even though it fits. 2. I fell in love with him when he was Four, so I think he'll always be Four to me. But in any case, he was real, tangible for the entire book. So consistent and portrayed as a very manly man, a fighter, a lover. *Cue swooning maidens* I recommend this book because of him, among other reasons.Caleb, Will, Christina, Al, Peter, Drew, Eric, Jeanine, etc.... All played his or her own special role, and htey were all very realistic. I appreciate side characters who are just as well-done as the leads. And Peter - I think I was more angry with him than with the lead antagonist. I wanted to shoot his face off, ooooh he made me soooo angry!!!! >:[STORY NOTES -I don't think I've ever read a book with a more original use of these concepts. Selflessness, bravery, honesty, etc., and the balance between them all. Is balance worth dying for? Is moderation in all areas of life? We may have individual gifts - writing, singing, photography, etc. - but shouldn't we all strive to be all of those good things - brave, honest, peaceful, etc.? That is what I love most about this book - second to Four, of course. ;)There were some pretty intense scenes, scenes where I held my breath, or sat very still in my surprise. Some scenes made me want to punch someone (I'm looking at you, Peter) and others made me very sad. There is a sense of reality to this story that can't be ignored.I loved everything that had to do with the fear landscapes! So cool! And this whole book is a fast read, too. The story flies by, catching the reader on a fast wind. The writing isn't my favorite, but it was easy and clear and definitely impressed beautiful imagery into my mind as I read.SUMMING IT UP -Dauntless - because that is one of the factions, and because that's what this book is. I look at it and I think, "Veronica Roth is a very brave writer." I respect that and eagerly (Ok, verrrrry impatiently!) await Insurgent! May is going to be a very very very veeerrrryyy good month!! :)For the Parents -The romance in this story is sweet and clean. A few kisses are shared. In once scene they are alone in a train and the kiss gets passionate - not much detail. Once he has his shirt off and they kiss, a scene which has more sexual tension in their conversation than anything. (They talk about how Tris isn't sure what his "expectations" are because he's older. She thinks he's had sex before but he hasn't and the conversation embarrasses him and well as Tris.) I recommend this book to anyone between the ages of 14 and 100. ;)

From Reading and Writing Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance BlogThe GoodRead Hard and Put Away Wet...Okay, I have been sitting her for 10 minutes and I still don't know what to write. I guess it is fitting since Divergent left me speechless. How do I write a review about a book like this? A book that revitalized me, a book that made me bite my nails for the first time in 3 years, a book that ripped out my heart and made me want more. My face actually hurts from the emotions I went through. I've been caught smiling like an idiot, crying like a wuss, laughing to near hysteria, and waving my hands around from nervousness all while reading Divergent. I swear I found a new wrinkle between my eyes because I read this book so HARD. You ever do that? Reading a book hard is when you squeeze the cover from anxiety, rip the pages in your haste to see what happens next, and having to actually get up and stand while you finish a scene because of your nervous energy. Oh yeah, everyone in my household knows that if I am reading standing up then that book is the BOMB! (Don't laugh because I used the word Bomb, I am totally bringing it back.)Choose a Faction...Beatrice lives in a world where one of five virtues dictates the rest of a person's life. Once someone turns 16, they must decide which faction (virtue) they will live with the rest of their lives. You have a choice between Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent), but once a faction is chosen, there is no turning back. That faction is your family, your only family.Beatrice loves her family, but she struggles with the choice of staying with them within a faction that no longer suits her or going with the faction that has fascinated and called to her most of her life. Finally gaining the courage, she leaves her family, joins a new faction, and renames herself Tris. But the hard part is not over yet. Tris must now survive the horrifying training process, cruel initiates, and political intrigue that might just bring destruction upon the faction system.Tris...I don't think this book would have been the same without Tris. It is her that takes us on a journey of self-discovery, the concept of virtues, and the trials one must go through to be accepted. Her struggles between being selfless, brave, and intelligent at the same time were captivating. It's hard for her to be just one, but she knows showing signs of too many virtues can get her killed. She was so meek and small in the beginning that her surviving the training seemed impossible. However, she was like a blooming flower in the sun, the more she was exposed to the life of her new faction, the more she became stronger, resilient, and flourished in her new surroundings. I think any of us could look up to Tris (not literally, that girl is short as all get-out). She never gave up no matter how much she was hurting or felt unwanted.I Am Number Four...Four is the kind of person you'll love and hate through most of the novel. He's a bit mysterious, somewhat caring, and a whole lot intimidating. He goes through these moods. One day he's as sweet as pie, then the next he is nicking your ear with a knife (true story). But underneath his mood swings, he has a heart that beats for Tris. His goal is to help her survive the new cutthroat world she has been thrust into, even if that means being her enemy from time to time. I liked finding out about Four in short bursts of emotion. His background and his true motives stay a mystery for a good chunk of the novel. Of course, this made him all the more interesting.It's the End of the World as We Know It...The concept behind Divergent is undeniably frightening and intriguing at the same time. In this dystopian world, war has been eradicated by simply cultivating the best virtues that any human being can poses. But in Divergent they have separated these traits into factions that live apart. The problem is, acting in accordance to one virtue does not guarantee a peaceful society. Eliminating people's innate kindness or mercy to be brave or doing away with a conscious self-worth to be solely selfless leaves people open to attack on many fronts. What makes us human is the ability to experience all that life has to offer; to be brave when it's necessary or honest when it's appropriate. To focus on only one part of yourself can warp your ideals into something dangerous.That is what's happening in the world of Divergent. Factions are being corrupted. And if the one faction meant to protect you is unraveling, what do you do? Maybe, just maybe, Tris and her uniqueness will be able to fix what has taken place and find a way to triumph over the darkness in the world. I guess we shall see as the trilogy goes on.A Punch in the Gut...I was shocked by the direction this book took. We do not get a happy ending--at least not yet. The initiation Tris goes through was nerve-racking on its own, and then Roth decides to punch us in the gut by bringing the world down around our ears. It was a nice surprise because it only made me want to read book #2, Insurgent, even more. The plot was well structured, the pacing perfect, and the suspense was phenomenal. I was terrified for Tris most of the time. I felt her emotions as she struggled to become what her faction required. The fear of her fellow cruel initiates was a constant throughout the book. The betrayals against Tris hit me just as hard as her. The astronomical changes in her left me out of breath and craving more. Every multi-dimensional character--the bad guys, the good guys, and the in-betweeners--contributed to this amazing story. Roth's ability to write such outstanding fiction at her young age gives me hope as a young writer myself.The BadThe only thing that bugged me was when Tris forgave people that I think were unforgivable. There was some major backstabbing in the book, and no matter what happened to those people, I would've never forgiven them. But maybe I'm just pigheaded.The SnugglyThe romance is pretty minor. It takes quite some time for Tris and Four to get together. I like the fact that Tris is not very attractive but Four likes her because of her strength and determination. It gave their relationship a solid foundation because they grew to respect each other first. I'd say the book is pretty clean except for some unwanted sexual touching.OverallI actually have Insurgent on the way to my house right now. I couldn't wait to read book#2, and since it took me so long to read Divergent, I didn't have to wait but a couple of days. Roth did an amazing job of taking captivating characters and a kickass and compassionate heroine, throwing them into a terrifying world, and adding just enough political corruption, action, and drama to produce one hell of a read. This is not the kind of book you can pass up. Any adult or young adult out there will fall in love with Divergent. It's a must read!ExcerptI hear the crash of water against rocks. We are near the chasm--we must be above it, given the volume of the sound. I press my lips together to keep from screaming. If we are above the chasm, I know what they intend to do to me."Lift her up, c'mon."I thrash, and their rough skin grates against mine, but I know it's useless. I scream too, knowing that no one can hear me here.I will survive until tomorrow, I will.The hands push me around and up and slam my spine into something hard and cold. Judging by its width and curvature, it is a metal railing. It is the metal railing, the one that overlooks the chasm. My breaths wheeze and mist touches the back of my neck. The hands force my back to arch over the railing. My feet leave the ground, and my attackers are the only thing keeping me from falling into the water.

Muy bonito, pasta dura.

It is a wonderful choice to read it. A very different and mind blowing storyline.

Perfecte

Potenzialmente conosciuto come la copia brutta di hunger games, posso dire che non centra quasi nulla.Conoscendoli entrambi, sono testi completamente diversi ma con qualcosa di simile.Personalmente è diventata la mia serie di libri preferita, quindi inutile dire quanto l'abbia apprezzata di piu di hunger games. Purtroppo i film non gli fanno giustizia, e sono sì godibili, ma già da Insurgent la storia viene stravolta. Qui si puo benissimo dire: Il libro è meglio!

For me, this edition of the Divergent book is the best. The extra material about the factions manifests and etc is just as accurate as it could be, and the book's features are really pretty. Unfortunatelly, the cover is very folding and sometimes it can make permanent unpretty marks, which i deslike. But just take a good care of it, and probably nothing's gonna happen. Im satisfed with the book as a product, the pages are really soft and the letters are big and comfortable for reading. As you already may know, the Divergent story is catchy and involving, the characters are well projected, the society critics are just on point, very well described and not as "teenage" as it is on the movie. Higly recomended.