Reviews tagging 'Blood'

Divergent by Veronica Roth

65 reviews

elija_20's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

• 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

Literally could not put this book down. 

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. 

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Content Warnings

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

ilaronicly's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

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

adventurous tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

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

sup3r_xn0va_maya's review against another edition

adventurous challenging sad tense slow-paced

• 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

I wanted to read this book because it's been on my TBR since it released when I was in my early 20s (2010+). This book definitely could have been 150 pages shorter and I wouldn't be been so frustrated with the pacing and how long it was. The story honestly could have been 150 pages shorter and would have been just about the same (This book is 487 pgs.)

I'm not sure if my younger self would have appreciated this book more than my older self. I'm in my early 30s and I still enjoy reading young adult novels, this novel just didn't have enough action or excitement for me. 

I wanted to see what the hype was and why this particular series was made into a movie franchise. This really wasn't as exciting or good as I expected it to be and therefore I feel let down and I don't have the desire to finish the series so I don't think I'll find out what happens in the story and I'm not that let down by not finding out all the secrets to this series. 

I'm giving this 3 stars out of 5 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Cursing, Misogyny, Murder, Bullying, Slavery, Kidnapping, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Grief, Death of parent, Gore, and Death

crazyfangirl's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad fast-paced

• 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

4.5

So I am only reviewing the first book
But this book is really good
I read this and I read it super fast because of how good it was. I highly recommend for anyone who really likes Hunger Games and stuff
I really do like all the action and stuff

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, and Blood

Moderate: Death of parent

imaginaryisobel's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted tense fast-paced

• 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

This is basically the perfect ya I just wish she wouldn't mention how small she is every 3 pages

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Content Warnings

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

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

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

natashaleighton_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging tense medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, and Violence

bibblestan_myrical's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

I really enjoyed this. As someone who doesnt read dystopian novels often, this was such an amazing read. Hope to continue the series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Blood

Moderate: Child abuse

so towards the end of the book, there are so many references to like blood, gore, death, etc. read at your own risk

r0ry_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Cry count: 3 (1 cry, 2 teary eyed) 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Genocide, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, War, Child abuse, Gore, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Death of parent, Suicide, Murder, Confinement, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, Sexual assault, and Violence

Moderate: Alcohol