Insurgent (Divergent #2)
by Veronica Roth
Hardcover
525 pages
Published May 1st 2012
by HarperTeen
Thoughts:
If you think Divergent is awesome then you'd be blown away by Insurgent. It's such a poweful, mind-blowing adventure that literally left me quite breathless! A lot of the action from Divergent consists primarily of Tris tackling the intimidating initiation of the Dauntless faction but this time Tris and Four is running for their lives from the clutches of the ruthless Erudite leader; Jeanine who has a sinister plan involving people who are born as a Divergent.
Likes
Finally, the author gives us valuable insights as to the inner workings of the other faction and I'm surprised that eventhough Amity and Candor stands for something good and pure they are very much non-conflict oriented faction. It just shows that on the surface, not everything and everyone is what or whom they seem. Enemies becomes allies while friends turned out to be enemies. Even Four has his own secret. Gosh, let's just say Tris whole world has turned upside down and sometimes it's hard for her to come to grips with the harsh realities of war.
Dislikes
Tris is much more vulnerable in this book and it shows when so many people expected so much of her and she kind of disappointed them. Her relationship with Four is especially strained and they argue a lot (although they did kiss and make up afterwards). Sometimes I'm puzzled as how Tris is always there whenever an important conversation is happening and she's just happen to overhear everything. Too convenient for me.
Other than that everything is just perfect for me. Yes, there's too much violence, betrayals and lies thrown everywhere but the ending will literally left you in shock.
Recommended for: fans of The Hunger Games
Verdict: 5 stars.
Available on: Amazon
Summary from Goodreads:
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.
Thoughts:
If you think Divergent is awesome then you'd be blown away by Insurgent. It's such a poweful, mind-blowing adventure that literally left me quite breathless! A lot of the action from Divergent consists primarily of Tris tackling the intimidating initiation of the Dauntless faction but this time Tris and Four is running for their lives from the clutches of the ruthless Erudite leader; Jeanine who has a sinister plan involving people who are born as a Divergent.
Likes
Finally, the author gives us valuable insights as to the inner workings of the other faction and I'm surprised that eventhough Amity and Candor stands for something good and pure they are very much non-conflict oriented faction. It just shows that on the surface, not everything and everyone is what or whom they seem. Enemies becomes allies while friends turned out to be enemies. Even Four has his own secret. Gosh, let's just say Tris whole world has turned upside down and sometimes it's hard for her to come to grips with the harsh realities of war.
Dislikes
Tris is much more vulnerable in this book and it shows when so many people expected so much of her and she kind of disappointed them. Her relationship with Four is especially strained and they argue a lot (although they did kiss and make up afterwards). Sometimes I'm puzzled as how Tris is always there whenever an important conversation is happening and she's just happen to overhear everything. Too convenient for me.
Other than that everything is just perfect for me. Yes, there's too much violence, betrayals and lies thrown everywhere but the ending will literally left you in shock.
Recommended for: fans of The Hunger Games
Verdict: 5 stars.
Available on: Amazon
I'm so ready to be "blown away".
ReplyDeleteI'm super excited to read Insurgent, I'm really looking forward to getting a look at the other factions. Alas I have to wait until I have money. Great review :)
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