Book recommendations for people who like divergent by veronica roth. The novel is the first of the divergent trilogy, a series of young adult dystopian novels set in a divergent universe. Hester is an escaped slave, and she now works the underground railroad in. You probably thought you could never find another young adult tale containing a journey like the one tris and four went through, but the marketing departments at the big six are far too clever to let you suffer. The divergent book vs the divergent movie book series in order. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. So we pretty much already know this is a terrible world. For fans of the divergent series by veronica roth score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The factions adhere to a very onedimensional set of rules.
Insurgent, the sequel of the first movie was released in us. Beatrice was born into the abnegation faction, and though her familymom, dad, slightly older brother calebtotally rock the abnegation lifestyle, beatrice isnt so great at it. Katherine tegen books a harpercollins imprint release date. Further it contains spoilers for the divergent book and movie. Divergent was adapted from the novel with the similar name. Matched was very good but i didnt think much of the sequel. Jan 29, 2015 if youre a twilight fan and are itching for more books to read that give off a similar flavor check out these trilogies, series, classics, and stand alone novels. Divergent is the first installment from author veronica roth, and it details the story of a futuristic world where all people are split into factions.
Its a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. Get recommendations for free and discounted ebooks from our expert editorial team, from bestsellers to hidden gems. Tobias tells the divergent knifethrowing scene, the transfer, the world of divergent. I guess i would probably recommend against it, though, given that you didnt like hg, unless you want to explain what about hg you didnt like and then we can evaluate whether.
Divergent by veronica roth im a huge dystopian fan, and an even bigger divergent fan, so when i knew that one of my 8th grade boys, who is a huge reader, had not yet read it, i knew i needed to recommend it to him and his group to read together. When was the last time you said, hey, were going over to andrews house to be divergent. If you still feel unconvinced, watch the movie and youll be hungry for more. If you liked divergent by veronica roth, here are some books like this. If youre a twilight fan and are itching for more books to read that give off a similar flavor check out these trilogies, series, classics, and stand alone novels.
Palacios book, wonder, you know that wonder does both. She was raised in barrington, illinois and wrote divergent when she was supposed to be doing school work at northwestern. It has a great deeper analysis of divergent, deeper than i can give because it has been a while since i read eithe. Divergent isnt the kind of word you throw around every day. See more ideas about divergent, divergent book and divergent series.
Jul 15, 2014 divergent was based around many different aspects, but what i liked the most about this book was that it displayed not only the relationship that tris had with four, but it was also based on her. To start here are nine books to read if you like outlander. I loved divergent and i cant wait to read the rest of the series. As ive said before, divergent has all the components for a good dystopian novel. Divergent was based around many different aspects, but what i liked the most about this book was that it displayed not only the relationship that tris had with four, but it was also based on her. Divergent trilogyseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. Divergent introduces us to a society in which you are born into a faction, or categorization of people, but you are free to choose a different way of life once you come of age. I will need this when i finish the book of divergent. Veronica roth is a welcomed and talented new addition to the ya book world. What are peoples thoughts on the book divergent very.
Hester is an escaped slave, and she now works the underground railroad in michigan helping other slaves. Much like most people after the hunger games, i was looking for a new young adult dystopian series to read. I guess i would probably recommend against it, though, given that you didnt like hg, unless you want to explain what about hg you didnt like and then we can evaluate whether or not you ll run into the same thing with roth. I liked it just as much as the hunger games if not more, which is saying a lot. If you loved divergent, then read some of these titles. The protagonist, tris, is a 16yearold girl in the divergent books. First of all, its called divergent, not the divergent. It probably will make no sense to you unless you have readseen both. Katherine tegen books harper teen publication date. If you like divergent, youll like these ya novels 29 books.
It reminds me of several other amazing middle grade chapter books that do the same thing. Guardians of gahoole complete set, books 115 kathryn lasky. Presentation by jett hollister author information veronica roth was born on august 19, 1988. In the film, however, tris will be portrayed a little older. Divergent by veronica roth is an incredible book in this book, chicago world society is divided into five factions, candor the honest, abnegation the selfless, dauntless the brave, amity the peaceful, and erudite the intelligent. I liked divergent and insurgent, but then i liked the hg trilogy or at least the first 2 books, anyway. She uses some devices that fans of dystopian novels will recognize a compartmentalized society, a misfit protagonist, dangerous secrets, and a cliffhanger ending but still manages to create an unstoppable plot.
It is behind a sliding panel in the hallway upstairs. Unbeatable ebook deals, handpicked recommendations, and updates from your favorite authors. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. I liked divergent, a lot, ill definitely be reading the sequel. She is the writer of both the book divergent and insurgent. A divergent story collection by veronica roth, here are some books like this. My 11 yr just finished the hunger games trilogy and loved it i was surprised how easily he adapted to first person present tense, i thought hed give up on it, but he loved it. The hunger games was really good, dont get me wrong, but i feel like tris was a better character than katniss. You obviously hate it, but you asked for other peoples opinions, so im gonna go ahead and give mine.
Okay, onto divergent the book versus divergent the movie. May 05, 2012 first of all, its called divergent, not the divergent. Other than the main protagonist being 16 and the basic plot of rebellion in this futuristic tale, it is not like any other dystopian novel ive read. Our faction allows me to stand in front of it on the second day of every third. Apr 29, 2014 further it contains spoilers for the divergent book and movie. My 11 yr just finished the hunger games trilogy and loved it i was surprised how easily he adapted to first person present tense, i. Dec 18, 2015 to start here are nine books to read if you like outlander. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. First of all id like to point you to answer to what are peoples thoughts on the book divergent very similar to the hunger games. The faction you belong to determines your role within society, and once you have chosen the decision is binding. When asked why he chose to make the character older, the director. Allegiant 2016 a nother film released from a popular book series. Divergent is the debut novel of american novelist veronica roth, published by harper collins childrens books in 2011. Jan 02, 2015 8 books to read if you liked divergent.
But i didnt omg squee love it, not nearly as much as everyone else seems to. Which faction does tobis four have tattooed on his back. If youve followed the choose kind movement based on r. If you liked the mythology aspect in harry potter then this is definitely the series for you, and it has strong female characters as well. The novel divergent features a postapocalyptic version of chicago and follows beatrice tris prior as she explores her identity within a society that. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Facts about divergent will tell the readers about the notable american science fiction released in 2014. Divergent offers exciting danger, sweet romance, intriguing psychiatric excavations, and nonstop captivating action.
I absolutely love sharing my favorite reads and recommending them to others who are looking to fall in love with a new book. Wonder pushes us toward compassion, empathy, and acceptance of differences. Get alerted about discounts, new releases, and preorders from your favorite authors. It reminds me of several other amazing middle grade chapter books that. So youve read divergent kelly jensen oct 14, 20 beyond the bestsellers is a new feature i hope to run at least once a month that highlights ya books that make excellent next reads for those who have been there and done that with the bestsellers.