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My Summary: In the future, Chicago is separated into five different groups, each with a different virtue or focus. Once a year, all the sixteen year olds gather to pick which faction they will belong to for the rest of their lives. Growing up in a place where selflessness is held above all else, Beatrice knows the right thing to do would be to choose to stay with her family. But what if she doesn't belong? Her struggles with her families way of life seem to be telling her that Abnegation is the last place she should be... or is it? After taking a test designed to tell her which faction she is most likely to succeed in, Beatrice is more confused than ever. Deciding to put what she wants first, Beatrice makes the choice to leave - a choice that will alter her in ways she can't even imagine. My Thoughts: I am seriously disappointed in all of you! *Points to readers* Why did nobody tell me how freaking awesome this book was?! What happened to "friends don't let friends not read the most awesome books ever?", hmm? I finally picked this book up from the library a few days ago because I'd read almost everything in the YA section except Divergent and figured it was time to give it a try. My first clue that it was amazing came when the librarian asked me how many times I'd re-read it. I told her it was my first time reading it and she actually gaped at me. Full-on mouth open in shock and horror gaped. So I ran home and started reading. Two hundred pages later I had to tear myself away to finish some homework, but all I could think about was getting back to the book. It is that good. The story gets stuck in your head and even though horrible things are happening all you want to do is immerse yourself in the atmosphere and the story. The characters were great - they had so much depth (especially Four, love him!) and Tris was anything but predictable. I loved the whole idea of factions based on virtues (and pretty much everything about this book). The writing flowed really well, and the pacing was perfect. Final Thoughts: I recommend this book to anyone who likes a good YA novel and is looking for something new and refreshing. If you haven't read this book yet, do yourself a favour and get a copy. ASAP. And if you already have and loved it like I did, go pre-order Insurgent!

2023-01-24 20:20