Divergent

By: Veronica Roth

Narrated by: Emma Galvin

Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue - Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is - she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.

During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles to determine who her friends really are - and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes infuriating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers a growing conflict that threatens to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves.... or it might destroy her.

Debut author Veronica Roth bursts onto the literary scene with the first book in the Divergent series - dystopian thrillers filled with electrifying decisions, heartbreaking betrayals, stunning consequences, and unexpected romance.

©2011 Veronica Roth (P)2011 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"Though Galvin’s narration is concentrated on giving Tris the perfect voice, she never neglects the secondary characters. Poignant moments with Tris’s mother and Four, her leader and love, are subtly nuanced to let listeners hear the terror Tris often hides.... listeners will hold their breath waiting to see if she can survive the day." ( AudioFile)

If you Like the Hunger Games

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Couldn't stop listening to this one! Strong female protaganist in a distopian society with a little romance put into the mix. If you liked the Hungar Games than you'll fall in love with the characters in Divergent. Can't wait to listen to the next book in the triology, Insurgent.

Captivating!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yess...Excellant story, it that grabs you and pulls you in to find out what is going to happen next. It was so good I went out and bought a copy and mailed it to my daughter who is away in college , and I know she read all three of the Hunger Games trilogy, and loved them.

What other book might you compare Divergent to and why?

I could see parallels and paths that cross to that of Hunger Games. So let people compare. It is set in a dystopian environment. Hunger Games was so good, I don't care, I wanted more, and enjoyed Divergent just as much but never compared or was looking for that similarity. I can see this being made into a movie, and being just as popular or could be as big as the fanfare around HG.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, in fact, I found myself making time to hook up ext. speakers to the kindle, and played it while I painted my son's bedroom on the weekend. Emma Galvin's voice draws you into the story and makes you feel like your with the people looking on as one of them.

Listened to the whole book in one sitting!

What did you love best about Divergent?

How strong and logical her character is. If theres one thing I hate about todays female characters its stupidity to further the drama or story!

What other book might you compare Divergent to and why?

Of course the Hunger Games! For obvious reasons of post apocalyptic proportions!

What does Emma Galvin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The perfect amount of sarcasm and wit together with vulnerability. Her voice was the character for me.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Good girl makes bad good!

Good story

I really enjoyed this book. The narrator was wonderful and the main character was well developed. It reminded me a bit of The Hunger Games, but I was bothered by a few philosophical points. Her description of the erudite as power hungry, manipulative and robotic unsettled me. I suggest you give it a listen.

Slightly Differently Spun Hunger Games

Pretty cool book for young adults especially young girls who loved Hunger Games and want more of the same. I couldn't pull myself to give this 4 stars because although it was entertaining enough it just seemed like a slightly different version of Hunger Games. Also I'm not incredibly interested in reading the next one, but I could see how a teenager might be.

I am Brave.

It has been many years since I fell asleep listening to an audio book that I couldn't stop listening to and this was a complete surprise. Roths characters were amazingly real and Galvins voice bringing them to life was incredible. Though 15 years out of being 16, I could feel, no, Live, the fear, bravery and excitement of the characters journey every step of the way. After nearly 11 solid hours of listening, I find myself wishing for May 1 and hoping that Insurgent (the second book) will be in audio form then too.

A new take on sci-fi-triologies

Would you consider the audio edition of Divergent to be better than the print version?

I have not read the printed-verson due to my reduced vision. The audio-verson is addictive because the narrator takes you into the world.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Divergent?

Everything from chapter six. If I spill it it would ruin your listening experience.

Have you listened to any of Emma Galvin’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Not before this book.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes! I started listening to it of random. My friend asked me to check it out. I love L.O.V.E. this brilliant work. I liked the first "The Hunger games" book, but still I feel this author is closer to her readers in age. Which is maybe why it takes you in, without the same youth book feeling as the "Hunger games" Yes "Hunger games fans loves this work because it does contain: A future story,selection,divisions,training resulting in death etc.

It does contain a better more honest love-story.

Any additional comments?

This is a book adults should not miss out on! I wanted to give four stars because I usually give either one or five stars. I hoped to give something in the middle, but this is too amazing.

Amazing book

What made the experience of listening to Divergent the most enjoyable?

Kept me wanting to hear more

What other book might you compare Divergent to and why?

Hunger games compared to this book because it focused on kids and the changes they face at a certain stage in their life

Any additional comments?

Loved this book and can't wait for the next one to come out!!

Favorites

This is one of my favorite books but the narrator Emma Galvin is without any doubt the best her voice and the way she brings emotion to the story I love it, she is by far my favorite narrator of all the books I have and at this time number over 105 books the ones Emma narrated some I had never even heard of I only got them because she is the narrator I don't believe that I would have enjoyed them as much if anyone else had been the narrator Emma's voice is just in trancing the Divergent stories are truly very good I read the books myself before the movies ever come out but the story comes to life for me with Emma's voice.

Pleasantly Surprised

The book was well written and held my interest. Unpredictable at times, unlike most sci-fi books.