tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post6684705714009251469..comments2024-03-28T15:36:02.733-04:00Comments on EPBOT: Book Review: DivergentJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-66670919903456706982013-03-03T13:07:22.425-05:002013-03-03T13:07:22.425-05:00i definitely want the book to be rewriten from Fou...i definitely want the book to be rewriten from Four's POV! and i loved Divergent much more than the Hunger Games.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-78405150221481140992012-09-22T16:08:15.020-04:002012-09-22T16:08:15.020-04:00So I finally got this from the library this week (...So I finally got this from the library this week (I suppose a long waiting list is a good sign, right?) and read it so fast and enjoyed it so much that I couldn't stand to wait for the 90 people ahead of me to read Insurgent so I just paid the eight bucks for it for the Kindle. It was so good! I know a lot of people can't "buy into" the faction idea, but...you guys, it's fiction! But then, I also don't think it's that hard to imagine a world where people value their ideals to the exclusion of all else, even with virtues. And yeah, Insurgent does go into it more, but I didn't even need that to get on board. And am I alone in wanting the whole book rewritten from Four's POV?Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04843057658675080595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-78049974203157420572012-08-17T21:28:50.907-04:002012-08-17T21:28:50.907-04:00Thank you!!!! I read Divergent in LESS THAN 24 ho...Thank you!!!! I read Divergent in LESS THAN 24 hours!!!! I, too, like it better than HG. but now I have to wait because someone else has the ebook copy from my library as well as the print copy. *sigh*Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07380892824835517289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-16111691572403601832012-06-26T21:51:49.815-04:002012-06-26T21:51:49.815-04:00I'm pretty far outside the target demographic ...I'm pretty far outside the target demographic for either <i>Hunger Games</i> or <i>Divergent</i>, but the <i>Hunger Games</i> trilogy developed into a far richer story than I had anticipated. So just as Panem didn't seem credible at first but slowly came to be so as I worked through the trilogy, I was prepared to accept <i>Divergent</i>'s premise in order to see what else the story had to offer. I'm glad I did. If there's an ongoing theme, it's that almost no one is <b>wholly</b> one faction: We are all divergent in one way or another, and we are stronger people for it.<br /><br />And while I'm unwilling to spoil <i>Insurgent</i>, I will tell you that certain revelations make it easier to accept that such a society could come to be in the first place.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07184638921669629752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-79426278057537623602012-06-19T16:05:35.597-04:002012-06-19T16:05:35.597-04:00I really loved Divergent! I just read it and Insur...I really loved Divergent! I just read it and Insurgent all-at-once. What I forgot is that the third book isn't published yet! That's been the only drawback for me thus far.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17780084666184827775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-61866178890855277402012-06-13T20:26:48.917-04:002012-06-13T20:26:48.917-04:00First time commenter !
As soon as I read your pos...First time commenter !<br /><br />As soon as I read your post, I went and bought both Divergent and the next one on Amazon, as simple as that :)AlexCliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15015160882523022344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-38675271753967291572012-06-12T13:50:09.719-04:002012-06-12T13:50:09.719-04:00I really liked Divergent (and Insurgent). I think ...I really liked Divergent (and Insurgent). I think it's important to remember the the apocalyptic "world" of the books is only the size of Chicagoland - they don't know what's beyond the boundaries. I also think it's an interesting study on expectation and it's influence - the whole society is set up to train people in a particular direction and expectation. Those who fall outside that expectation are divergent. Personally, I found that *highly* relate-able.<br /><br />That one of my favorite aspects of sci-fi: it takes things we experience but rarely think about and presents them in a way to reveal and question our assumption.Jennifer Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893198898726191491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-62288017902173533212012-06-12T10:32:39.831-04:002012-06-12T10:32:39.831-04:00I loved Hunger Games the book, haven't watched...I loved Hunger Games the book, haven't watched the movie. Haven't read Divergent but I'll give it a go. My question is, has anyone heard of The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen? It's from the same publisher as the Hunger Games. It sounds good.Lisabeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-83257342491493990322012-06-12T05:28:08.168-04:002012-06-12T05:28:08.168-04:00read both Divergent and Insurgent after reading yo...read both Divergent and Insurgent after reading your review. Just wanted to say thanks! :) Looking forward to read book 3!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-75172925948518492922012-06-11T22:13:29.690-04:002012-06-11T22:13:29.690-04:00I totally loved Divergent. It was a while ago that...I totally loved Divergent. It was a while ago that I read it, so I'm not going to be able to give a great review...but I remember really enjoying it. I like to read post-apocalyptic books because they prevent scenarios that may be totally unlikely, but still get you to think about what you might do in a society like that. That's why I like books like Divergent, Delirium, and The Hunger Games. I also just finished reading Insurgent about half an hour ago...Very good! A little more political than Divergent, but still a lot of action and a MAJOR cliffhanger ending! Definitely a book to read!sparky_writernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-68695154785001634782012-06-10T10:07:54.371-04:002012-06-10T10:07:54.371-04:00I have not read Divergent, but I do want to commen...I have not read Divergent, but I do want to comment on the Hunger Games message. While it does point to the dangers of reality television and desensitazation, the greater point that you see going through the book is the danger of government dependency. 13is really no better than the capital. The people are looking tothegovernment of 13 to protect them from the Capital government. But only where the people are willing to take responsibility for their own decisions and circumstances, where they are willing to govern, provide, and protect themselves can true freedom exist. The lesson was that any time the government decides what is best for you, no matter how they get there, whether conservative or liberal, the end result is the same...oppression.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-69401482807520725452012-06-09T09:25:10.305-04:002012-06-09T09:25:10.305-04:00I didn't really like Divergent. I didn't ...I didn't really like Divergent. I didn't think the faction idea was something that was plausible. I read insurgent and liked it even less.Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-73495961224265888622012-06-08T23:57:35.542-04:002012-06-08T23:57:35.542-04:00To me, the most interesting thing about the Hunger...To me, the most interesting thing about the Hunger Games is her ability to take what has become quite a sci-fi cliche and actually explore it to its realistic conclusions. The 'televised death match' is frequently used in much less cerebral narratives but rarely are the characters more than one-dimensional. Here, you get an idea of how a society could get to the point of thinking it's okay, along with a whole spectrum of viewpoints among those most affected by it. <br />Katniss is a beautiful portrait of someone forced to be pragmatic and a little cold from a young age, then put through a hugely traumatic event. Her journey through PTSD and recovery is realistic. Having cared for a lot of patients with PTSD, I can tell you that a major symptom is feeling cold and distant from other people. Her experience of love is realistic; she feels more for Peeta than she allows herself to realize and must learn to let go of her guilt over being more practical than romantic. The societal story is also well told and believable, with several thought points and lessons to learn. Sorry for the super long comment, but I really liked the books! Now I need to go read Divergent.Knellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04329820839132740455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-74863292527062713632012-06-08T20:31:04.208-04:002012-06-08T20:31:04.208-04:00Oh, and more on why Erudite attacked Abnegation an...Oh, and more on why Erudite attacked Abnegation and the whole point of factions is in Insurgent. Even if you didn't like Divergent much, read Insurgent, as it will answer a lot of your questions.Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-48321141439294309442012-06-08T20:27:34.943-04:002012-06-08T20:27:34.943-04:00I loved Divergent and I bought Insurgent ASAP. Oft...I loved Divergent and I bought Insurgent ASAP. Often the sequel isn't as good as the original, but Insurgent was incredible, and has a MAJOR twist near the end. I loved it, and can't wait for the next book. :)<br /><br />Also, I'd like to recommend another book, called The Search for WondLa by Tony DeTerlizzi. Set in another strange future, 12 year old Eva Nine has spent her entire life in an underground sanctuary with only a robot as a mother. When their home is attacked, Eva is thrust into an unfamiliar and alien world, not sure if she is the last of her kind. I absolutely loved it and its sequel, and I STRONGLY recommend it.Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-56145171916283270302012-06-08T19:19:19.276-04:002012-06-08T19:19:19.276-04:00I recommend reading "Blue sky" by waffel...I recommend reading "Blue sky" by waffel stories. It's a portal fanfic that takes place four years after Chell gained her freedom, Wheatly has been given a second chance. It's a lot( not ALOT) more well written than most fanfics you would see out there. You would really like it, if not love it! I heard there is an audiobook version coming out soon, but so far there are only little clips of it on youtube. <br /> <br /> - ROBOT :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-9715458304381125562012-06-08T18:18:19.287-04:002012-06-08T18:18:19.287-04:00Thanks for the review, Jen. We have a few more cha...Thanks for the review, Jen. We have a few more chapters of The Hobbit, but I think Divergent is next on our list!Johnhttp://www.houseofgjertsen.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-4944375969109744052012-06-08T16:57:38.899-04:002012-06-08T16:57:38.899-04:00I'm also in the minority that didn't like ...I'm also in the minority that didn't like this book. I couldn't buy into the faction idea (why on earth would ANYONE join Abnegation, for example) and didn't like Tris. I found her character inconsistent and judgmental; if she's supposed to be part selfless, I didn't see it at all. It's probably not good I was rooting for the Erudite, LOL. There were a number of smaller things that bugged me, too, but one thing I did like was that it was grounded in a real, recognizable location vs. the usual vague post-apoc settings.AmyWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-2732663815681076372012-06-08T16:29:35.351-04:002012-06-08T16:29:35.351-04:00I love that I was the first one to suggest Diverge...I love that I was the first one to suggest Divergent to you LAST YEAR!!!They are such great books and it breaks my heart that we have to wait so long in between releases!Dayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03241492904652545769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-648874468232118862012-06-08T15:46:58.857-04:002012-06-08T15:46:58.857-04:00Sorry, I accidentally gave you the link to the thi...Sorry, I accidentally gave you the link to the third book. The first book is called Sabriel.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001438288870269479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-86393809112251351962012-06-08T15:45:55.438-04:002012-06-08T15:45:55.438-04:00Hi Jen,
Have you read the Abhorsen Series? These ...Hi Jen,<br /><br />Have you read the Abhorsen Series? These books were the first "grown up" books I read. I think I read the first one in fifth grade when it was new. LOL You should really check them out. Set in an alternate Earth type place, it's about a young girl who battles all different types of the undead with Bells and a very mischievous cat, who's really a demon trapped by the power of a bell. You would love these! <br />Here's a link to the first book. Seriously, you must read these!<br />http://www.amazon.com/Abhorsen-Trilogy-Garth-Nix/dp/0061474339/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1339184672&sr=1-1Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001438288870269479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-92049275405999054582012-06-08T13:50:51.767-04:002012-06-08T13:50:51.767-04:00My review is here: http://melydia.zoiks.org/2011/0...My review is here: http://melydia.zoiks.org/2011/08/divergent/melydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06255399219907416923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-84772690767544875202012-06-08T13:42:50.562-04:002012-06-08T13:42:50.562-04:00Crap. I really needed to clean my apartment this ...Crap. I really needed to clean my apartment this weekend, and now I'm going to be reading instead. I blame my future lack of productivity on you.Dana the Bipedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620827608073208107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-38790594841213245832012-06-08T12:36:58.971-04:002012-06-08T12:36:58.971-04:00Haven't read Divergent yet.. been meaning to. ...Haven't read Divergent yet.. been meaning to. But I know what you mean about Hunger Games. At the end of Mockingjay especially, I was superdepressed because I realized that all the deaths (especially Finnick's.. it killed me) and violence and CRAP that Katniss had to go through to get Snow taken down ended up being so... pointless. The new revolution leader ended up being just as horrible, and Katniss just got sick of everything and moved back to District 12 all by herself.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074489978269737978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-85377637776163800392012-06-08T12:22:02.905-04:002012-06-08T12:22:02.905-04:00I loved the Hunger Games trilogy (although I think...I loved the Hunger Games trilogy (although I think the first book was the best) but when I read Divergent I was blown away. I think it's a more complex story than HG. I bought Insurgent the day it came out and thought it was as good as the first book. I'm just bummed that I have to wait for the third one to come out. Grrr.<br /><br />Just wanted to add that the audiobook version is excellent. The narrator is Emma Galvin. I don't know how old she is but she <i>sounds</i> like a teenage girl and since the story is told in first person her narration made the it absolutely come alive. I highly recommend it for any audiobook listeners.Donnanoreply@blogger.com