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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A Y/A review from an old lady...

Is there anything you would change about this book?

As a "mature" adult, I suppose I would omit all of the teenage kissing, gasping, hormonal back and forth-borderline Silhouette/Harlequin Romance for tweens; however, that is the target audience...it was a risk, but I think it was worth it.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

The ending was enough to make me want to grab the third book. There's a fun surprise waiting just within the last chapter!

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Emma Galvin?

I can't say, but the narration wasn't for me. I really wanted to hear the story, though, but we must do things like work, right?

Was Insurgent worth the listening time?

I utilized Whispersync (sp?) for this book, which I find fantastic. I always love the option of listening, as life never permits enough time for all of the great books available.

Any additional comments?

The author has an ability to draw one in, and really allow one to view this dystopian version of the future through the eyes of a young female adult. I would certainly recommend this to young readers (14+, or am I being frigid???), especially those who may not typically read a great deal. The books are filled with enough intriguing twists to engage young readers. The format is very much along the same lines as the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. I do think it's something adults can enjoy, as well. There is a great deal of action, and violence; however, the underlying message does not condone these actions but is more of an Orwellian warning.

Great Book

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

The narration was great! The action/adventure was great as well!

Who was your favorite character and why?

4 was my favorite even though he put up with the main characters stupidity. He was my favorite because I can relate to his strengths and weaknesses.

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

She has a wonderful voice!

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

Not moved, but hit hard when we find out a boy was a traitor all along.

Any additional comments?

This book was great and I can't wait for the next!!!

Another great Veronica Roth book!!

Yet again I was sucked into the world of the Divergent!! This book was as good as the first one! It pains me to know that I will have to wait for the 3rd one to come out!! I need instant gratification when I'm into a great series!! Divergent didn't disappoint me and neither did Insurgent! My husband hates books like these but he's read BOTH of them and loved them! This is one of those books you can pick up in a year or two and read again! I HIGHLY recommend this book.

WOW

Another good book cant wait for the final book of the series to come out to see what happens with Tris and Four I hope all ends well.

Disappointing

Disappointing. Divergent was great, trashy fun. Insurgent is sappy and dull. There's a good storyline in there somewhere, but it's lost amongst excessive teenage angst and sappy romance. I didn't finish it.

Loved it!

I loved every single minute of this book. The story has grown and has lots of twists and turns and there are so many possibilities to look forward to in the next book. The hardest part now is waiting a whole year for the next one!

Had higher expectations

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I enjoyed this book as much as the first in the series but with such a great premise I expected more (of both books). The story took a bit of a wild turn in this book and the characters still weren't as fleshed out as I would like and seemed to behave in ways that were quite silly at points and this was distracting. Having said that, the action was fast paced and kept me interested and awaiting what would happen next.

Would you be willing to try another book from Veronica Roth? Why or why not?

I would like to to listen to the final in the series to find out what happens although there will be a bit of a wait. Not sure if this series is good enough to hold out for.

Was Insurgent worth the listening time?

It was a good 'page turner' but it didn't rock my world.

Just ok. Kinda boring.

This second book of the series was less interesting to me than the first. I would lose interest and stop listening for a while. Finally finished it to get it over with. Really liked the first one, second one was just ok.

Main character Obsessed with suicide

For a YA, the author tries to say how special sacrificing your life is. Doesn’t seem like a good concept. I have read the series before and I like the concept of the story. But I just do not like Tris and her sacrificial obsession in this one.

Decent Story Line - Terrible Narration!

Would you be willing to try another one of Emma Galvin’s performances?

I bought all three audible books after reading the reviews...wish I didn't! Although the story is decent, the narration is incredibly distracting! If you want to read this series, buy the books and read them yourself. Where was the director and why didn't they edit! Emma Galvin constantly raises the tone of her voice in the middle of a sentence so it sounds like a question, and pauses at inappropriate times. She may also need a grammar lesson, a comma means a short pause, not the end of a sentence!