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Title: Divergent
Series: Divergent , #1
Author: Veronica Roth
Published: February 28, 2012
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During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles alongside her fellow initiates to live out the choice they have made. Together they must undergo extreme physical tests of endurance and intense psychological simulations, some with devastating consequences. As initiation transforms them all, Tris must determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes exasperating 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 unrest and growing conflict that threaten to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her.
Veronica Roth is the New York Times bestselling author of Divergent, the first in a trilogy of dystopian thrillers filled with electrifying decisions, heartbreaking betrayals, stunning consequences, and unexpected romance.
The plot was set in a controlled world where people are being classified according to their most dominant character/behavior; ABNEGATION – the Selfless, ERUDITE – the Intellectual, AMITY – the Peaceful, CANDOR – the Honest and DAUNTLESS – the Brave and Fearless. On the day of Choosing, an aptitude test is made for all sixteen year old to identify which factions they are best to fit to contribute in their society. Instead of having one trait (which they assume as normal), Tris has an inconclusive result of more than two traits that made her life complicated and dangerous, and they call her… DIVERGENT.
I loved how the Author set very brave main characters. Tris and Four are surely a great tandem, although there is a minimal and very light exposure of love interest with the two main characters, the romance is still well plotted. There are also unexpected revelations for the main characters past. A betrayal among allies, and sudden revelations about their families are what the readers should watch out in this book. Set in a world of controversy and greediness for power and influence, this book will surely capture your interest that it will be hard for you to put it down. Great book!
