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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©2012 Veronica Roth (P)2012 HarperCollinsPublishers

Love ir

A perfect sequel to insurgent!!
Action packed, will keep you at the edge of your chair
Can't wait for allegiant

Good, But A Bit Harder To Identify With Tris

I really enjoyed Divergent, and in many ways enjoyed this one just as much. Lots of action and combat and drama, and an ending that was somewhat of a surprise and was pretty good. The only thing I didn't like about it is that for me, the character Tris is getting increasingly more difficult to identify with. She keeps lying to and betraying her friends over and over again. That's tough for a main character to do that.

Awesome

The narrator was so good she reminded me of the action that stars In the movie. The last five minutes had me hooked I can't wait to listen to allegiant!

I didn't read the fist book but this book was so descriptive I was able to envision the plot as it unfolded. I appreciate this and I can't wait to see the movie

Great!

It is an excellent read full of adventure love and excitement. Best follow up to. the first. I love it!

So much better than the 1st book.

Would you listen to Insurgent again? Why?

Sure.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Insurgent?

When I realized that this book was so much better than the first in the series.

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

All of them. She honestly reads it perfectly.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Some parts made me tear up. I'm sure that's cause I can relate with Four.

Any additional comments?

Good listen. I'm going to buy the third in the series. Just know that the first book isn't nearly as good as this one.

Great narrator

I love this author and I love the narrator! Emma does such a wonderful job with all the characters in this book. I listen to these books at night so that I can imagine the book...

Solid piece of YA fiction

I saw the movie first and was pleasantly surprised when I read the novels. The story is loaded with moral ambiguity which is refreshing in young fiction. While the dystopian coming of age tale is nothing new seeing the world through the eyes of a surly angry young girl sets this story apart. The young protagonist is valued for her selflessness and intellect rather than her appearance.

As far as performance the voice actor does an amazing job.

Kept me going.

finished it in two days. would have been one but my son didn't like that idea. like the story line but wonder about Tris sometimes.

The second book as great as the first!

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

Yes! This trilogy has provided me with 2 of my favorite audiobooks. The story is interesting enough to keep you captivated, but not too complex where it becomes confusing if you get distracted for a second while listening. Both books in the series (#3 is yet to be released) were perfect entertainment for my daily commute, but I also genuinely enjoyed them beyond just being welcome distractions. The narrator does a great job too!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Insurgent?

There is an execution scene that I thought was very well written, which sounds morbid, but I just thought it was done perfectly and was very powerful. There are also a few moments where the plot twists, and I really enjoyed those parts as well.

What about Emma Galvin’s performance did you like?

I think it takes about 5 minutes to get used to any audiobook narration, and this book is no exception. However, I really enjoyed listening to Emma Glavin once I got a few minutes into each book. Her voice works very well for both the male and female characters somehow, without sounding awkward. She uses her voice well to convey emotions and reads at a good pace.

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

In a way, yes. However, the story seems to be broken into a few different segments where the plot naturally falls and rises, so there were a few times when I felt comfortable stepping away. I consider this a good thing though, because I don't have all day to listen and its good to have a plot that rises and falls.

Any additional comments?

Loved it, can't wait for book three!

Great book and even better performance

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

I would indeed. Emma Galvin captures the spirit of a 16 year old perfectly and her voice shifts enough to make all of the main characters very unique, each really feeling different.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Its hard not to enjoy Triss, she is much more what I always wanted Catniss from the hunger games to be, someone who responds to crisis but isn't fueled by anger and hate, she has a real purpose.

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

I also listened to Divergent, but that is my only other experience. Both books were wonderful to listen to.

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

Honestly, it seems like a cop out but I think the tag line from the book really hits it perfect. One choice can change your life.

Any additional comments?

This series really reminded me of the hunger games in its general feel, but while it has moments of brutality, the society represented here is flawed but not inherently evil like in the hunger games books. This world is a very different premise and watching both its flaws and strengths play out is a joy.