Divergent,Insurgent & Allegiant

I know that I’m late on this series. It had been out for a period of time and I just don’t know why I haven’t picked it up then. This has taken me ages to finish as I decided that I should start taking up courses to upgrade my certification. Is chaos and mess and exhausting when you have to work and study at the same time. I will save this for another post on how to find a balance and I will do this when I really do.

When the novel was out there were so many reviews and hype about this. Then the movies come around it was a blast. Even the bookstore came out this beautiful big jade accessories with all the symbols that represent different factions. I didn’t know then but I know now. Because of the price back then I did not get the books right on the spot. Oh, well, eventually I still got it just a bit far behind the trend.

But whatever, I create this blog just to make myself motivated to read more and as a milestone reminder for my own happiness.

First off, Divergent,

For what I remembered this first book is more like an introductory into the world the author had created. Imaginary was needed when I read through this book. The author herself uses the specific words in depicting the details of the world and environment in this book.

When she says the main character jumps on the train and gushing of the winds on her face, I think I could hear the sound of the train and cold wind hitting my face. That’s what I feel when I’m reading this book.

As the story goes on, everything in the author’s world comes to live and the structures of the society is being well explained without confusion. I must say when you are writing a book about a fantasy world and imaginary stuff, your vocabulary had to be strong and the ability to put things into words accurately has to be above the normal human level. I know this is definitely not me.

This book mostly talks about Beatrice on her journey to become an adult by choosing which faction she belongs to. As she experiences things and made her decision, she realizes that things weren’t as simple as what is seen.

Second, Insurgent

This book talks about the two main characters of this story, Beatrice and Tobias. Most of their interaction and what Beatrice went through when she chooses to be Dauntless. From the test she went through on the adult ceremony she already knows that she is divergent. She kept her secret and chooses to join the Dauntless. 

Also in this book, all the romance between the two characters started. As the plot went on, things started going wrong. Her altered results had raised suspicion in erudite faction and also because she is a transfer from other faction she is being bullied. All that story about you has to compete if you want to stay..duh.

When Tris discover the plan from the erudite, they both decided to run away from their faction. At the same time, her mother had told her the truth about herself to Tris. That’s when the things started to heat up.

Eventually, they have to leave their faction and run away to other faction. That’s when readers have a chance of knowing all the details and traits about all different factions. One thing I want to say about this book is the plot twist. I’m not going to say anything about that but needless to say, the plot twist makes it more interesting and excited to read more. 

Here are some pictures and some short description of various different faction. 

“And sometimes, if you want the truth, you have to demand it.” –pg 41

“Both of us watch the purification happen, and I wonder if he is thinking what I am: that it would be nice if life worked this way, stripping the dirt from our lives and sending us out into the world clean. But some dirt is destined to linger” – pg 43

“Sometimes I feel like I am collecting the lessons each faction has to teach me and storing them in my mind like a guidebook for moving through the world. There is always something to learn, always something that is important to understand.” – pg 269

“Insurgent”, he says. “Noun. A person who acts in opposition to the established authority, who is not necessarily regarded as a belligerent”. –pg 458

The third which the last sequel for this series, Allegiant

Kudos to the author for writing this novel as the construction of the story is impressive. This could have taken a long time to have the concept and theory to build and come together as one complete plot.

This book is like a world outside a world if you know I mean. I’m not going to spoil the storyline nor plot here as it is not fun to tell everything in the book. Other than the construction of the story, the plot of this story is also something to be amazed about.

Mostly this book talks about how Tris and Tobias survived the disaster from the erudite and went on to discover the whole truth about their world. Then again, something happened to the place that they think it is their shelter. A whole new concept of the world and society is being introduced here.

I must say the writing is perfect. The flow of the story and the sequence of the event happened without being forced. From what I think, the author has the duty to lead the readers through the storyline instead of leaving the readers blur.

One thing to notice about is that starting from book 2, the author had uses the two main characters perspective in telling the story. This way the readers could get 2 sides of the story which makes the readers get to experience what the characters are feeling and why they do things a certain way.

Switching of perspective between the two main characters could be a challenging task as the author themselves have to know when and where to switch the perspective so all things make sense.

“Desperation can make a person does surprising things.” – pg 174

“Caleb told me that our mother said there was evil in everyone, and the first step to loving someone else is to recognize that evil in ourselves, so we can forgive them.” – pg 370

“To me, when someone wrongs you, you both share the burden of that wrongdoing. The part of its weigh on both of you. Forgiveness, then, means choosing to bear the full weight all by myself.” – pg 140

“There are so many ways to be brave in this world. Sometimes bravery involves laying down your life for something bigger than yourself, or for someone else. Sometimes it involves giving up everything you have ever known, or everyone you have ever loved, for the sake of something greater.

But sometimes it doesn’t. Sometimes it is nothing more than gritting your teeth through your pain, and the work of every day, the slow walk toward a better life.” –pg 509

“Since I was young, I have always known this: Life damages us, everyone. We can’t escape that damage. But now, I am also learning this: We can be mended. We mend each other. “– pg 526

A little disclaimer here is that all the image used are from google search and I do not own them, all credit to the respective owner.

All and all that I can say is that this series of the novel is very much success to me. As the way of writing did not bore me out and wanting to read on more as the story progress. As a non-native English speaker that I am, this series is very much easy to understand.

With all that said, I’m going end this blog post here. Have a good day, much love to you all.