elija_20's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
As someone who watched the films first and loved them, I can confidently say the books are SO much better. I loved all the little details and plot points that the film missed and just the description of Tris’ emotions that couldn’t be translated to film.
One piece of advice I would give if you are reading this after watching the films is that the characters of Tris and especially Four are (in my opinion) very different to the books compared to the films. I would recommend starting the books with this in mind and you will enjoy it and relate to the characters better.
Even if you haven’t watched the films, oh my goodness I would recommend this book to anyone. Cant wait to read the next one.
Graphic: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Confinement, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content, War, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
Minor: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, and Body shaming
zoey_can_read's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: War, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Murder
ilaronicly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Violence, Suicide, Blood, Bullying, and Classism
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and War
Minor: Sexual assault and Vomit
alisonfaith426's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Violence, War, Physical abuse, Blood, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual assault, and Torture
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Sexual harassment, and Suicide
hunternichole14's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: War
thegazillionthreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I don’t think I loved it as much as I did the first time, but I still had a fun time reading it. I have only read the series once before, although have watched the movies many many times. It’s nice to see and compare the differences.
When I first read it I remember really liking Four but I wasn’t a fan of him in some scenes this time, (he was out of line and annoyingly rude at times lol) but he ended up being alright in the end and loosening up and I guess that is why I liked his character the first time reading.
Now that I’m older I also didn’t really like how Al’s death was discussed…
However, just those teeny negatives aside, I think I will always love the Divergent series. Although I didn’t quite get to experience this era at the same age my peers did, it is still nostalgic to me and holds a place in my heart. I haven’t and probably never will leave the dystopian era.
I also love the author’s story, how she wrote it in such a short amount of time and voila!
I will be rereading the 2nd book next year. Now, I am off to rewatch the movies yet again. 🔥
Graphic: War, Gun violence, Sexual harassment, Violence, Suicide, Death, and Death of parent
ilovemazerunner's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Violence and Gun violence
Moderate: War
Minor: Child abuse and Vomit
imaginaryisobel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Suicide, Blood, Child abuse, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, War, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
Minor: Confinement
nathaliereading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Vomit, War, Death, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Violence, Blood, Body horror, Gore, Suicide, Bullying, and Child abuse
michelleub's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Death and War