Insurgent

Divergent, Book 2

By: Veronica Roth

Narrated by: Emma Galvin

Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

One choice can transform you - or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves - and herself - while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.

Tris's initiation day should have been marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grows. And in times of war, sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more irrevocable - and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so.

New York Times best-selling author Veronica Roth's much-anticipated second book of the dystopian Divergent series is another intoxicating thrill ride of a story, rich with hallmark twists, heartbreaks, romance, and powerful insights about human nature.

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Excellent Second Book

Insurgent is an excellent follow-up to Divergent (you have to read Divergent first). I was concerned that this second book wouldn't have the power of Divergent but I think it has more drama and action than the first book. I'm a big fan of the main character, Tris, who struggles with trauma, love, and guilt but still is the brave, resilient hero of the story. I can't wait for the next book.

Woah, what an ending!

I'm thoroughly enjoying this series. Tris has grown up a lot in this book, finding herself in real love and friendship, relationships that are not based on being told what to believe or how to act. She also is grieving, hurting, angry, and passionate about her cause. I felt like she was more "human" than other characters in other books, because of how she acted/reacted to situations. Sometimes her anger blinded logic and sometimes her impulses created huge problems. Isn't that the human way? Acting too quickly creates chaos. Anyway, I enjoy this series and will be anxiously awaiting the next book!

Good Or Bad?

I enjoyed this series - it was an easy, undemanding read. Not great but not bad either. My husband, however, disagreed and did not enjoy this particular YA novel. He found the world building silly and pointless in both this and the first novel. I, on the other hand, was more than happy to suspend disbelief and just let the story flow.

If the series has a weakness, it's that the villains are 1 dimensional. There's not a lot of depth to any of the characterization. But then again, that didn't ruin Hunger Games, either.

There are a lot of plot twists and quite a bit of the world starts to make sense for the high concept. And plot twists add some welcome depth to the action.

The book is well narrated.

Completely Riveting!

I can't believe the story even gets better, if you thought Divergent was a "page turner" this one sets the book on fire! I pretty much ignored anyone talking to me while I was listening, I was completely riveted and it ends on a huge cliff hanger. I can't believe I have to wait three months for the last book to come out ugh! Have to give an awesome job shout out to Emma Galvin the narration was stellar!

When does book 3 come out???

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

Super crazy awesome.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Come on really? Tris is obviously fantastic. Wonderfully flawed, and it's really interesting to see her evolution between a "Stiff," and a hard core soldier. However, the supporting characters are all strong. Who doesn't love Four? I think the dynamic between Uriah, Marlene, and Lynn is great fun as well.

What about Emma Galvin’s performance did you like?

Everything. She's at the top of my list of favorite narrators. The voices are all very distinct and done well. No stupid accents like other narrators do.

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

No, I needed a break. It gets heavy and I took a break to listen to a comedy and came back refreshed. I did the same thing when I read the book.

Any additional comments?

Veronica Roth hit a serious home run with this series and I can't wait for book 3!

Just as good at the first

This was an excellent addition to the storyline. There was a real sense of danger and stress and emotion though the book that I enjoyed.

Great book - if you're a teen girl...

This book could easily have been edited down to 1/2 or 1/3 of what is it here. I want to get to the end, but I struggle with the narration style and the Emma Galvin's affectations. I find them quite grating. Maybe I'll finish it, maybe not. Maybe i'll just watch the movies. This has been a struggle to stay listening.

great reading performance ,decent storyline

glad I gave the book a shot. a bit too mushy at times for a guy but overall exciting and mysterious

Attack dog with a bone.

Continues on right from where it left off, so must read in order. But I wish I would have waited until all of the books were out. I have forgotten some of the events that happened since the last book and it has been months since I read it. I will be getting the next one as soon as it comes out so I can continue the adventure. I had a hard time with Tris dealing with her guilt and shame. I know it is just me but I don't like to read about when people are on the verge of suicide by craziness. She finally pulled her head out of her %#@ at the last minute. I wasn't sure if Tris and Four/Tobias's relationship was going to make it, there was some rocky roads. But overall a good book and the narrator was excellent.

A chapter made into a book

While the original Divergent story was interesting, I found this one to be a tedious listen. Instead of being a second "book", it is more like the next chapter with loads of repetitive, superfluous filler material to stretch it into a book.

While Tris changes from a strong character into a wimpy whiner with boyfriend issues, she and her crew run around meaninglessly, accomplishing - uh - not much except getting from one place to another. Most of that could be removed as it does not move the story forward.

In the meantime, Four's daddy issues are converted to girlfriend problems. That's about all I remember of Four's activities, I'm sure there was more but again, mostly meaningless.

If this was drastically condensed and added to the end of the first book, it would have greatly enhanced the first story but, as a standalone, I found most of it to be rather boring.