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)

Great book!

Such a great, fast read. I couldn't stop listening and finished in just 3 days!

Captivating

What other book might you compare Divergent to and why?

Divergent is almost Twilightish with the nagging heroine and coming of age. But that is where it stops.

Any additional comments?

It's a thought provoking book about the basic instincts of the human way of life. I wish there had been some background about how the whole scenario has begun, but you have to read other books for that. It is an interesting read and keeps you following not only the main characters but the sub characters as well.

Yeah, it's like Hunger Games, but...

...it's still a fun book. I like this book enough that I plan on reading book #2. It's about a girl who comes into her own in a brutal society that challenges everyone to the extreme. There are some surprises and some predictable plot turns, but the virtual pages turned quickly.

Great story and great performance

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

Intriguing, fast-paced, smart

Who was your favorite character and why?

Four - He is genuinely good-hearted and truly cares about Tris. It is clear that he does not approve of the Dauntless' ways of initiation..... he is strong, caring and moral.

What about Emma Galvin’s performance did you like?

Her voice was perfect for this story, she sounds much as I imagined Tris would sound.

Intriguing

This book was just simply intriguing. It had a good plot and I loved the subtle suspense it contained. Good job Veronica Roth, I loved it.The characters were interesting and I liked the imagery that she gave.

Immediately interesting and heart wrenching

What did you like best about this story?

I love dystopians and this takes place in a future fenced in- Chicago. The main character, Trys, is believable as a 16 who makes mistakes and has a honorable code of devotion to her friends. The faction-system is a new play on what-if in our culture. It's got martial arts fight-club aspects... plus there's a love story.

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

I didn't want to get out of the car because then I would have to wait until the next time I drove somewhere to hear what would happen.

Very interesting

Would you listen to Divergent again? Why?

I thought this book was very interesting, slow at first, but had to keep listening at the end.

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

after it got started then yes.

Divergent

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

This is in the Hunger Games genre and is a good listen, makes you want to read the next in the series. The narrator did a good job. It was a perfect book to listen to on my long Saturday run.

Four

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

The narrator was great - passionate, good voices, and clear. I greatly enjoyed her.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The most interesting aspect of the story was the unique plot and the intrigue around the story of Four.

Have you listened to any of Emma Galvin’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No - but she's great.

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

Some aren't born to fit inside a faction...

OMG I HOOKED..

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

this is a really good book cant wait to read the second book

What did you like best about this story?

im not done reading yet but holy crap i cant stop reading it cant wait to read the second title

Which scene was your favorite?

when she chosse her new home

Any additional comments?

this is a great read read if you didnt get ebnough from the hunger games book