171 pages 5 hours read

Veronica Roth

Divergent

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Veronica Roth's Divergent, 16-year-old Beatrice "Tris" Prior lives in a futuristic city divided into five factions: Abnegation, Dauntless, Erudite, Amity, and Candor. Feeling out of place in Abnegation, she transfers to the bold Dauntless faction, navigating intense training and uncovering dangerous political plots. Themes include identity, bravery, and societal structure. Some content includes scenes of violence, physical abuse, and death.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Divergent by Veronica Roth offers a compelling, fast-paced narrative set in a dystopian world that engages readers, particularly young adults. The strong, complex protagonist and unique faction-based society are praised. However, some critique the predictable plot twists and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it remains an engaging entry in the YA genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Divergent?

Readers who enjoy dystopian young adult novels with strong female protagonists and themes of society and identity will be captivated by Divergent by Veronica Roth. Fans of Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games or James Dashner's The Maze Runner will find the thrilling plot and complex characters particularly engaging.

RecommendedReading Age

13-18years

Lexile Level

HL740L

Book Details

Genre

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Fantasy

Romance

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Guilt

Relationships: Family