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erinyoung21's review against another edition
2.0
Blerg. About halfway through I was wishing for a nuclear meltdown to put an end to the misery.
caitlin_0222's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book. The ending was very sad, but also happy. I wish that it had ended differently, though.
rumpfie's review against another edition
4.0
I'm so excited for this book. Every time a student asks me something to read I tell them this series. It is captivating!!!
robotnik's review against another edition
Tris, I'm breaking up with you. It's not me, it's you.
beingfacetious's review against another edition
4.0
The Divergent series is, overall, one of my favorite YA trilogies I've read. Tris Prior is a compelling character and a wonderful person, and I'm so glad to have read her story. There are some big writing decisions made in Allegiant that I think make the book weaker than it could have been, but they're ultimately forgivable for me based on the strength of the overall themes and structure of the series. Roth's writing is breathtaking; she is certainly one of the most talented young writers in the genre, and I look forward to reading everything else she publishes.
samsunders's review against another edition
5.0
I just kept thinking this can't be happening! This can't be happening!! I don't know how I feel about this book. I don't think I have ever cried as much ever reading a book. Wow.
lilyslittlelibrary's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't like the end. I don't think these books were for me. But that doesn't mean you won't enjoy them.
glowfish36's review against another edition
4.0
"[This book] is a roller coaster. You can either scream every time you hit a bump or you can throw your hands up in the air and enjoy it." -Unknown.
Yes, I've copped out of an introductory sentence by using a quote, but at least I didn't start my review with a good ol' definition (Such as... Roll-er coast-er (verb): move, change, or occur in the dramatically changeable manner of a roller coaster. #This book ).
All jokes aside, it's precisely the roller-coaster-esque nature of this book that made me a more interested critic and reader. I've been thinking about how to best write this review for a while.... probably since I started reading the first book, to be honest. I've come to the conclusion that my feelings can be summarized in one long, rambly, main point:
The plot/story/trilogy fits together like miss-shaped puzzle pieces. I can tell a lot of effort went into piecing the plot points together, but it just didn't seem to fit or flow. The first book was exciting, new, and seemed fantasy-flavored (Factions, Rejecting your family, Identity, Daunting adventures). The second book was the bridge to the next... The third book seemed to take one giant step out of fantasy and into sci-fi: gene-manipulation, dystopian future, government control.
And though I appreciate Allegiant's attempt at bringing closure to the series, I think it missed a really incredible opportunity to work in some real-life comparisons. Almost every chapter, I couldn't help but compare the genetic-manipulation and compound experiments to concentration camps. I spent several days amusing myself imagining how much more in depth the novel could have gone by digging into the idea of separating part of society because the GD (genetically-damaged) seemed 'unpure' and the damage/backlash and discourse revolved around their release.
Yes, I get that this novel is YA-flavored, so maybe Holocaust-level comparisons would have been a little too intense, but I think it could have greatly added to the novel. And if that was deemed too unrealistic, an enjoyable side-quest could have been better developing the reactions of camera-security guards in the genetic bureau, Truman Show style. I would've loved to see more interest in the City people's lives: Tris vs. Caleb fanclubs, Tris + Tobais vs. Tris + Uriah angst, people 'self-choosing' factions + dressing themselves accordingly, etc.
So, yes, I spent a lot of time excitedly imagining how more planning and how a more in-depth (realistic?) view of the universe could have added to the novels. Weirdly enough, all this speculation on how to improve the flow and fit of the novel only added to my enjoyment of the novels...
Last tiny little thought: I'm on the fence about whether or not I enjoyed the ending (*major spoiler coming*). Some part of me feels like Tobias steals Tris's thunder by picking up the narration after she passes away. It made me a little bitter about Tobias... and he wasn't even close to my favorite thing about Tris. In fact, I thought she was much cooler before she met him.
There you have it folks: I think this book has a lot of potential, but as it stands... it's a slightly damp, misshapen puzzle that doesn't fit quite right. Oh and I'm pretty sure my dog may have eaten one or two of the pieces.
Yes, I've copped out of an introductory sentence by using a quote, but at least I didn't start my review with a good ol' definition (Such as... Roll-er coast-er (verb): move, change, or occur in the dramatically changeable manner of a roller coaster. #This book ).
All jokes aside, it's precisely the roller-coaster-esque nature of this book that made me a more interested critic and reader. I've been thinking about how to best write this review for a while.... probably since I started reading the first book, to be honest. I've come to the conclusion that my feelings can be summarized in one long, rambly, main point:
The plot/story/trilogy fits together like miss-shaped puzzle pieces. I can tell a lot of effort went into piecing the plot points together, but it just didn't seem to fit or flow. The first book was exciting, new, and seemed fantasy-flavored (Factions, Rejecting your family, Identity, Daunting adventures). The second book was the bridge to the next... The third book seemed to take one giant step out of fantasy and into sci-fi: gene-manipulation, dystopian future, government control.
And though I appreciate Allegiant's attempt at bringing closure to the series, I think it missed a really incredible opportunity to work in some real-life comparisons. Almost every chapter, I couldn't help but compare the genetic-manipulation and compound experiments to concentration camps. I spent several days amusing myself imagining how much more in depth the novel could have gone by digging into the idea of separating part of society because the GD (genetically-damaged) seemed 'unpure' and the damage/backlash and discourse revolved around their release.
Yes, I get that this novel is YA-flavored, so maybe Holocaust-level comparisons would have been a little too intense, but I think it could have greatly added to the novel. And if that was deemed too unrealistic, an enjoyable side-quest could have been better developing the reactions of camera-security guards in the genetic bureau, Truman Show style. I would've loved to see more interest in the City people's lives: Tris vs. Caleb fanclubs, Tris + Tobais vs. Tris + Uriah angst, people 'self-choosing' factions + dressing themselves accordingly, etc.
So, yes, I spent a lot of time excitedly imagining how more planning and how a more in-depth (realistic?) view of the universe could have added to the novels. Weirdly enough, all this speculation on how to improve the flow and fit of the novel only added to my enjoyment of the novels...
Last tiny little thought: I'm on the fence about whether or not I enjoyed the ending (*major spoiler coming*). Some part of me feels like Tobias steals Tris's thunder by picking up the narration after she passes away. It made me a little bitter about Tobias... and he wasn't even close to my favorite thing about Tris. In fact, I thought she was much cooler before she met him.
There you have it folks: I think this book has a lot of potential, but as it stands... it's a slightly damp, misshapen puzzle that doesn't fit quite right. Oh and I'm pretty sure my dog may have eaten one or two of the pieces.