• Divergent

  • By: Veronica Roth
  • Narrated by: Emma Galvin
  • Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (37,835 ratings)

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Divergent

By: Veronica Roth
Narrated by: Emma Galvin
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Editorial reviews

It is a very rare thing to witness the beginning of a writer’s career and know without a doubt that the first little book is going to launch a worldwide craze, a la J.K. Rowling or Stephenie Meyer. Such is the terrifying yet enviable position of Veronica Roth, who sold this debut novel to a HarperCollins imprint before she even finished college. She also sold the film rights to Summit Entertainment, owner of the Twilight film saga, on the strength of pre-publication buzz alone. The first in a planned series, Divergent is beyond question the best thing to happen to young adult literature in a very long time. More realistic than Harry Potter and less moony-eyed than Twilight, Roth has crafted a world and a protagonist that are easily engrossing and definitely worthy of our long-term attention.

Part of the credit for such charm belongs to narrator Emma Galvin, herself somewhat a newcomer. The young upstart has already garnered praise for her interpretations of Winter’s Bone, the first book spin-off from the Glee television series, and Stephenie Meyer’s recent novella. Galvin is genuinely edgy and emotive, not a trace of sugar to be found in the dialogue or her rendering of it. She captures the bold but conflicted spirit of the main character, Tris, with convincing personality and a real sensibility for the fast-pacing learning curve into which Tris launches the year she turns 16. After being raised in a clan whose primary characteristic is its devotion to selflessness, Tris defects, choosing a life of bravery from among the five factions that comprise her dystopic Chicago. She must pledge the faction, and go through several rounds of training eliminations before becoming a true Dauntless.

Tris is a complex, down-to-earth character with a lot of soul searching to do in a clan where hobbies include jumping from moving trains and tossing knives at small objects resting on the heads of friends, and there are no second chances. Veronica Roth has built a remarkable situation with strong potential for a longevity that will remain fresher than the sum of its parts, and Emma Galvin has this bull of a new series firmly by the horns. This book is confidently going places far beyond the fanatical mindlessness of young adult marketing, and in a hot minute, grownups will not have to feel one iota of shame for having fallen in love with it alongside their less discerning teenagers. Megan Volpert

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)

Featured Article: Veronica Roth's Divergent Series, Explained


Divergent is a dark and thrilling young adult sci-fi series from best-selling author Veronica Roth. It's set in a post-apocalyptic Chicago that has separated its population into five Factions, each defined by a given set of values, personality traits, and social affiliations. In the series, we follow Tris. She receives inconclusive results and is labeled "Divergent." She is warned to never tell anyone, but she starts to question the whole Faction system.

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A tale of self discovery

If you could sum up Divergent in three words, what would they be?

Inspirational, thought provoking and thrilling

What did you like best about this story?

The general sociological aspects of human nature interspersed with the power of individuals who can make a difference. appreciated Tris's journey of self- discovery in accepting flaws, selflessness, bravery, friendship, love and family.

What about Emma Galvin’s performance did you like?

Believable, vulnerable and strong

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

Great read!

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Loved it

I loved the story and the narrator was wonderful. I can't wait to read or listen to the next book in the series.

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Loved the whole series!

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

Definitely! The narrator captured the emotion of the story and it was a great listen.

What other book might you compare Divergent to and why?

I would compare the entire trilogy to the Hunger Games Trilogy. Female protagonist saving a anti-utopia society. The world's are completely different which is what makes both trilogies must reads!

Which character – as performed by Emma Galvin – was your favorite?

Beatrice the "heroine" in the story.

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

Yes, hard to walk away.

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Stunning and realistic performance

Where does Divergent rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Up at the top

What other book might you compare Divergent to and why?

The book closely mirrors the hunger games, but I did not care for that narrator AT ALL. This narrator has a soothing voice and I really believe she is Beatrice prior, 16 year old faction transfer.

What about Emma Galvin’s performance did you like?

She doesn't try to make her voice sound like a guy's voice. She just changes inflection. It is captivating.

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

Yes but I kept going back and re-listening to it, over and over. Cannot wait to get all of them if the same narrator is telling the story.

Any additional comments?

I liken the storyteller to the gal who narrated the outlander series, Davian porter. She varied her voice which I sometimes find distracting but she did such a good job as Claire Fraser I forgave her!

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Worth listening to, narrator's voice is perfect.

I enjoyed this book, the narrator's voice was very well suited to the character. Author did a great job conveying emotion and great imagery I would deftly recommend this book to others.

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great book

I really enjoyed the frank style of writing, the storyline was fantastic. This book does not disappoint.

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Great

Amazing action packed book, very intriguing and exciting. Narration was very well preformed. I definitely recommend this book.

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less love and more story

I thought the idea for divergent was interesting but the love story really felt like a bit much. I wish they would have established the strength of the main character more before adding in her love interest.

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Excellent story

If you could sum up Divergent in three words, what would they be?

Always moving forward

What other book might you compare Divergent to and why?

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

Yes, but time would not allow for it.

Any additional comments?

This is an excellent book for any age, but teens especially.

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WOW

Look at this book! It's like a world I've always imagined and tris is the person I've always been in that world. That world is my dreams. This book is miraculously similar to my dreams. It feels like the author read my mind.

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