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)

Listen! You won't regret it. I sure didn't!

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

This book is exciting, adventurous and daring. Never a dull moment!

What did you like best about this story?

At the beginning of the book you are given a description of the factions in this dystopian Chicago society : Abnegation (selfless), Dauntless ( heroic) , Erudite ( knowledge) , Amity ( peaceful) and Candor ( honesty). You are drawn in by the fact that every 16 year old has to take a test to see which faction they belong in, and then they have to choose which faction they will join. This choice allows for you to be identified by one characteristic of your personality! Impossible....but this is the world that Beatrice Prior lives in. How can you choose and once you choose how will this choice effect your life. How can any person be just one thing? Brilliant!

What about Emma Galvin’s performance did you like?

Emma's performance was believable, she pulled me into Tris's world. Her voice was perfect. Truly enjoyable

Any additional comments?

Take a listen, you won't regret it!

Monotone

Great book but voice of reader made it hard to stay awake I am a truck driver though and use books to help keep me alert during late nights

An interesting tale.

I found the story overall engaging and interesting. It is a different take on an dystopian future and what may happen to human kind. The main character is an interesting character with faults that feel real and ambitions that are realistic.

It breaches some more serious subject matters that can be trying to listen to for long periods of time, but overall it does pull you in as you listen. The voice actor does a great job bringing the characters to life with real emotion behind the words. I would recommend this story and it's telling.

Amazing!! but kind of thealready seen type of book

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

iloved theromance alot

Who was your favorite character and why?

Tobias Eaton bc he's handsome and amazing and had such a charm and i totally loved the romance between him and Tris and woops i love him

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

The main character Tris bc her voice really fit in and stuff, i loved it a lot. though at some points it couldve been better and she performed some male characters better but idk i really liked imagining Tris' voice as Emma's.

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

youve kind of seen these kind of movies but youll probably love this anyway unless youre a very critical person

Any additional comments?

<3<3<3<3<3 cant wait to have money to buy the last two books

Definitely for the teens

Obvious plot twists and frustratingly dense lead character, not for story analyzers or the non-angsty. Enjoyed the set up to the dystopian future, the scenery created is well done too. But I found myself often yelling in frustration at the lead character. She's supposed to be analytical and intelligent, usually she is, but she completely fails to make the most obvious connections. All to create a thin veil of mystery and build tension in the plot, despite it being out of character. Also, can we stop passing off violent, moody men as attractive? Four may be tortured and deep but he's still a far more controlling love interest than would be healthy to tolerate. Not an ideal boyfriend, no matter how hot.

BEST BOOK EVER

I love this book so much!! The way Veronica Roth writes about the fight scenes and the relationship between Tris and her friends versus Tris and Tobias is perfect!!!

Will listen again and again

Emma Galvin sounds so much like Tris it's hard not to get sucked right in. Can't wait to read the next in the series.

Great read!

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

Yes

What did you like best about this story?

The originality.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Beatrice made her decision to jump from the building into the net.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When the mother was killed.

Love this series!!

I watched this movie years ago in the theaters and I just wanted to listen to the book. I still love this series as much as I did back then. I love Veronica Roth’s writing and I think Emma Galvin did an excellent job of narrating this book. This is one of my favorite series and I think I’ll listen to it again sometime soon. Can’t wait to read and listen to the next book!!!

👍👍

I'm glad I listened to this I would totally recommend it to a friend 👍