Divergent (Divergent, #1)

by Veronica Roth

[Linda]

Right now, I'm wondering why I didn't read this book before... at the same time, I'm quite happy though, because the second book will be out in May, and I only have to wait two months before I get to know what will happen nextwith Tris, Tobias, Caleb and their enemies.

Tris started out as a little boring goodie-two-shoes to me, but she very quickly showed that there was a lot more to her than that! This world is very cold, where separation is used as a solution to prior problems in human-kind. It is difficult to read about 16-year-olds who have to make choices that will completely change their lives, and that they won't have the right to see their families anymore. At the same time, it is enticing to see them as taking responsibility for themselves and their choices, and what they do with their new lives.

The fight-scenes were really great, and I loved that Tris stayed both brave and selfless, although I really don't like the idea of complete selflessness.

The budding relationships, the new friendships and the fair of some of the leaders made the pace of this story so fast it was impossible not to want to keep reading faster and faster. I dreamt of simulations last night, being in impossible situations of fear, and, like Tris, trying to figure out how to save both someone else and myself at the same time.

I loved how Tris could be both ruthless and kind, brave and scared, happy and sad, strong and afraid. I loved how she dealt with her fears, thought about what to do to make sure her fears weren't going to paralyze her, but make her truly stronger.

I truly look forward to Insurgent, May will be here fast enough!