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)

greatness

Would you listen to Divergent again? Why?

yes because it is an adventure

Who was your favorite character and why?

the mother she is a strong women for raising kids in that kind of fraction

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

trish

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

yes and i did

Good start to a series

I was pleasantly surprised with this book. The story caught me and I listened to the whole thing within a day and a half.

Great listen!

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

The story is great, and the narrator did a great job. Overall, I found myself staying in the car to listen and immediately downloaded the next book in the series when it was over.

Great book!

What did you love best about Divergent?

I loved the whole idea of the factions, each one representing a virtue. Dauntless is a really cool faction!

Who was your favorite character and why?

I liked Four. He is a strong character. He is usually calm, cool, and collected. He is stern, but can be sensitive and affectionate at times, too. He's tough, but not so tough that he's forgotten to be human.

What about Emma Galvin’s performance did you like?

She performed really well. She portrayed Tris' emotions really well.

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

Oh, yes!!

Any additional comments?

Was much better than i expected at first. Great book. Looking forward to reading "Insurgent".

Enjoyable, fun, easy because of narrator

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

I think Emma Galvin does a terrific job narrating, I found her pleasant and easy to listen to.

I picked up this audio book due to the high ratings and that I saw a movie trailer recently. I have to say all in all I'm very satisfied. The one drawback is it does have periods of teeny-girl love story, which as I later found out from my wife, is likely the intended audience for this piece. So, I suppose that's on me for not knowing that ahead of time.

All of that being said it's well written and engaging outside of the silly lovesick girl portions.

Loved it!!! ( please read!!!)

I loved the book I couldn't stop listening to it and I was so sad after it ended at 9:30 pm (-^〇^-) I needed more of it so I bought the second one right after I love it so much I could die I want you to listen to it or read it its really relaxing at parts and tense at others I really hope you enjoy it and thank you for reading my review!
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Interesting and compelling

Exciting story. Drags a bit in the middle. Narrator didn't do multiple voices. I recommend.

Nice dystopian future novels for teens

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

Overall, yes, I think it was time well-spent and--to be honest--the time investment wasn't that large to begin with. The narrators did a great job! I would give it more stars overall except first-person present-tense writing just drives me nutty. Also, I knew it was labeled as youth fiction so I don't dock it for the youth content, but if you are an adult looking at reading this, beware. Much of the content is around emotional issue, maturity problems, and common issues kids come across in jr. high and high school (clicks and such). Take that for what it's worth. This goes for the whole series.

What other book might you compare Divergent to and why?

Well, I and everyone else probably immediately compare this book to Hunger Games. This book gets a little more into personality-based classism and trying to figure out why people behave like they do. Hunger games is more flagrant oppression and overthrowing of a dictatorship. Both have their good moments, but I'd have to say I prefer Hunger Games at the end of the day.

Which scene was your favorite?

Personally, in the first novel I most enjoyed the reveal at the end of the novel. It's not often that a novel can really make me want to find out what the big twist is, but this one did. And when they reveal it, it's a doozy.

Was Divergent worth the listening time?

Yes, I think so. It wasn't terribly long so even if you didn't absolutely love it, it's not like the time was wasted.

Cute Story Nice VA

Little lovey dovey at some parts but the voice actress was pleasant to listen to.

Distopia Adventure

What did you love best about Divergent?

I love these kind of books. It kept me completely hooked! I was listening to it in the car even if it was a few minutes drive just so I could get more in!

What other book might you compare Divergent to and why?

I hate to say this because they are entirely different stories, but if you are a fan of the Hunger Games you will be a fan of these books too. I actually like these books better than the HG. It is an exciting story also with a bit of a love story as well. I think that is what

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

Her struggles she has with leaving her family and becoming her own person I can really relate to. She is a powerful young women and that is what I love to see scene after scene.

Any additional comments?

I would and have recommended to my friends! Can't wait to listen to the next book, but I also hate for them to end already!