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Divergent by Veronica Roth
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it was amazing
bookshelves: favorites, young-adult, dystopia, adapted

I choose Amity.

In a dystopian future, in a post-apocalyptic world, society has divided itself into five factions. Candor, who want nothing but the truth; Erudite, who hold intelligence above all; Amity, who love and desire peace; Dauntless, who value strength and life without fear; and Abnegation, who devote themselves to selfless altruism.

Beatrice Prior is born under the care of altruist parents, but at the tender age of sixteen she’ll have to choose a faction to live with for the rest of her life. Her whole world has been Abnegation, but Dauntless also seems wild and full of life. And what about Erudition… Her faction orientation test gives her unsettling results, something dangerous that may even put her life in danger; but she still needs to choose a faction, and fast… before someone finds out.

LOVED IT. I love dystopian fiction and love YA, and this one was a perfect combination of both. Add to that a slow burn romance and fast paced plot full of action. Bingo. YA heaven. Loved watching Tris blossom from a shy selfless to a daring dauntless, without ever losing sight of her origins. The chemistry with Four was amazing, and the pair just make dual madness. Christina was also great. Caleb can go suck and egg. Oh yes and Peter and Eric, how could I forget those two! Yeah… f*ck ‘em.

The movie (2014) is a good adaptation, not at all great, but fairly faithful to the book. Most of the movie played real smoothly, some very great moments, capture the flag and zipline scenes among my top favorites, astoundingly beautiful scenery. Woodley plays a kickass Tris and Kravitz nails Christina, Judd ever so lovely. James as Four was ok, I guess. Will and Edward were shockingly disappointing, I remember them being kinda crucial to the book and terribly underused in the film. And as much as I love Winslet I think she didn't convince as a villain. Also the ending went a bit too far off-script for my taste and partially ruined what could’ve been a wonderful ending. A flawed film, but still very decent to watch, all things considered.



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PERSONAL NOTE :
[2011] [487p] [YA] [Highly Recommendable]
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★★★☆☆ 0.1-0.4 Four
★★★★★ 1. Divergent
★★★☆☆ 1.5 Tobias Tells the Divergent Knife-Throwing Scene
★★★★☆ 2. Insurgent
★★☆☆☆ 2.5 The Path to Allegiant [1.5]
★★★★☆ 3. Allegiant
★★☆☆☆ 3.5 We Can Be Mended [2.5]

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Yo elijo Cordialidad.

En un futuro distópico, en un mundo post-apocalíptico, la sociedad se ha dividido a sí misma en cinco facciones: Verdad, aquellos que quieren nada más que la sinceridad; Erudición, que estiman la inteligencia sobre todo; Cordialidad, que aman y desean la paz; Osadía, que valoran la fuerza y vivir sin temor; y Abnegación, que dedican su vida a un puro altruismo.

Beatrice Prior nace bajo la tutela de padres altruistas, pero a la tierna edad de dieciséis deberá elegir una facción en la cual vivir el resto de su vida. Todo su mundo ha sido Abnegación, pero Osadía también parece tan salvaje y lleno de vida. Y no olvidar Erudición… Su test de orientación de facción da resultados inquietantes, algo peligroso que podría poner su vida en peligro; pero aun así debe elegir una facción y rápido… antes de que alguien se entere.

LO AME. Amo la ficción distópíca y amo lo Joven Adulto, y esto fue una perfecta combinación de ambas. Añadir a eso un romance de lento ardor y una trama de ritmo rápido lleno de acción. Bingo. Cielo joven adulto. Amé ver a Tris florecer de una tímida desinteresada a una valiente intrépida, sin nunca perder visión de sus orígenes. La química con Cuatro fue espectacular, y el par hacen locura dual. Christina también fue genial. Caleb puede irse a chupar un huevo. Ah sí y Peter y Eric, ¡cómo podría olvidarme de esos dos! Sí… que se pudran.

La película (2014) es una buena adaptación, para nada grandiosa, pero bastante fiel al libro. Casi toda la película fluye muy bien, algunos momentos muy geniales, la escena de captura la bandera y la tirolesa entre mis más favoritas, asombrosamente hermosa escenografía. Woodley hace una tremenda Tris, y Kravitz brilla como Christina, Judd siempre tan adorable. James como Cuatro estuvo bien, supongo. Will y Edward fueron chocantemente decepcionante, los recuerdo como algo crucial en el libro y terriblemente infrautilizados en la película. Y por más que amo a Winslet creo que no fue convincente como villana. El final como que se salió un poco demasiado del guión para mi gusto y parcialmente arruinó lo que podía haber sido un increíble final. Una película imperfecta, pero igualmente muy decente de ver, considerando todo.



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NOTA PERSONAL :
[2011] [487p] [Joven Adulto] [Altamente Recomendable]
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March 12, 2014 – Shelved
June 12, 2014 – Started Reading
July 10, 2014 – Finished Reading

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Diana Too bad they didn’t continue with the films…


Iqra Yes omg it’s a classic. I’m glad you loved it too <3


Federico DN Diana wrote: "Too bad they didn’t continue with the films…"

Yes very sad. I guess they couldn't afford one final flop.


Federico DN Iqra wrote: "Yes omg it’s a classic. I’m glad you loved it too <3"

How could I not? Divergent is YA perfection <3


message 5: by Luna (new)

Luna Awesome review Federico. I need to get this series as I enjoyed the movies............and books are always the better of the 2


Federico DN Luna wrote: "Awesome review Federico. I need to get this series as I enjoyed the movies............and books are always the better of the 2"

Thank you Luna! Yes the books were much better <3


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Luna Federico wrote: "Luna wrote: "Awesome review Federico. I need to get this series as I enjoyed the movies............and books are always the better of the 2"

Thank you Luna! Yes the books were much better <3"

lol my 2 was referring to books versus movies :)


message 8: by inciminci (new)

inciminci Nice one Federico, glad you had a 5 star read! I honestly didn't know this series but might take a look when my tbr allows!


Satrina T Loved your review!

I am torn between Dauntless (for the looks) and Erudite (for everything, but the looks).

I'm glad you liked it.

Oh, and I agree completely with your opinion about the film, especially the part about Will and Edward.


message 10: by Shey (new)

Shey Loved your review, Federico! I remember enjoying this book years ago together with I Am Number Four. What a throwback! 🥺


message 11: by gloria .☆゚. (new)

gloria .☆゚. looking forward to getting to this one! great review fede!


Federico DN inciminci wrote: "Nice one Federico, glad you had a 5 star read! I honestly didn't know this series but might take a look when my tbr allows!"

Thank you Inci! Surprised you never heard of it! If you like YA or Dystopian it's one of the best :)


message 13: by Federico (last edited Nov 04, 2022 08:18AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Satrina wrote: "Loved your review!

I am torn between Dauntless (for the looks) and Erudite (for everything, but the looks).

I'm glad you liked it.

Oh, and I agree completely with your opinion about the film, ..."


Your inability to choose may hint some degree of divergency Satrina ;) . So sad Will and Edward were nearly cut out, they have so few screen time I can't tell them apart from the rest of the extras.


Federico DN Shey wrote: "Loved your review, Federico! I remember enjoying this book years ago together with I Am Number Four. What a throwback! 🥺"

Thank you Shey! I always meant to read the I Am Number Four series. Watched the movie but barely remember it now, sad it flopped so badly :/


Federico DN gloria ୨୧ wrote: "looking forward to getting to this one! great review fede!"

Thank you Gloria! Hope you enjoy it when you get to it :D


Satrina T Federico wrote: "Your inability to choose may hint some degree of divergency Satrina ;) . So sad Will and Edward were nearly cut out, they have so few screen time I can't tell them apart from the rest of the extras"

Yes!! Maybe not like Tris but I might be divergent!


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Diane Wallace Great review, Federico! ;)


Jennifer (Jaye) Happy New Year Everyone &#x1f389; Fantastic review Federico, so happy you enjoyed it, I saw the movie not usually my thing but really enjoyed it 🥰🥰🥰


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Poppyflowerjj Great review Federico


Federico DN Satrina wrote: "Federico wrote: "Your inability to choose may hint some degree of divergency Satrina ;) . So sad Will and Edward were nearly cut out, they have so few screen time I can't tell them apart from the r..."

Of course. Tris was 100% but most others were far less. I remember Eric killing a kid that was barely 5% divergent or something :'(


Federico DN Diane wrote: "Great review, Federico! ;)"

Thank you Diane !


Federico DN Jennifer SK wrote: "Fantastic review Federico, so happy you enjoyed it, I saw the movie not usually my thing but really enjoyed it 🥰🥰🥰"

Thank you Jennifer! The first movie was really good <3, Sadly the second and third went kinda downhill lol.


Federico DN jaymie jacobson wrote: "Great review Federico"

Thank you Jaymie :) !


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Rosh Excellent review, Federico! I love how you also include movie feedback wherever you can. It helps me decide if I should pick up the book or jump to the movie. (Sacrilege, I know! 😃)


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Lisa of Troy Oh I just brought this home from the library! I will now make it a priority to read! Thanks for the review!


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Empress of Bookingham I needed this to jump on the book finally.


message 27: by Federico (last edited Nov 04, 2022 12:19PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Rosh wrote: "Excellent review, Federico! I love how you also include movie feedback wherever you can. It helps me decide if I should pick up the book or jump to the movie. (Sacrilege, I know! 😃)"

Thank you Rosh! It's perfectly ok. I know one would wish to read every book first before watching the movie but sadly we only have limited time in this life. In this particular case the book beats movie hands down, especially considering how the subsequent sequels keep getting worse and worse to the point that the final fourth movie of the third book was never made. I recommend book here :)


Federico DN Lisa of Troy wrote: "Oh I just brought this home from the library! I will now make it a priority to read! Thanks for the review!"

What a coincidence lol. It's a YA winner alright. Yer welcome! Hope you like it Lisa :D


message 29: by Federico (last edited Nov 04, 2022 12:09PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Empress wrote: "I needed this to jump on the book finally."

Please don't blame me if you don't like it lol. It's not the best book in the world but do believe it's everything a YA/dystopian novel can aspire to. I sincerely wouldn't change a single thing of it <3. Hope you like it Empress :)


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A. Esta es una distopía que quiero leer hace tiempo. Veo que no debo contenerme, noble Fede. Leí que tenía algunos puntos en común con "Los Juegos del Hambre" pero, a juzgar por tu reseña, no se le parece mucho. Gracias por la reseña, Fede. Y vamos por más (?)


message 31: by Federico (last edited Nov 04, 2022 02:00PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN A. wrote: "Esta es una distopía que quiero leer hace tiempo. Veo que no debo contenerme, noble Fede. Leí que tenía algunos puntos en común con "Los Juegos del Hambre" pero, a juzgar por tu reseña, no se le pa..."

Lo único que le puedo comparar con los Juegos del Hambre es que ambas son excelentes distopías y casi igualmente famosas; con una fuerte mujer protagonista, mucha acción y un poco de amor de tortolitos, pero más allá de eso no sé. Igual eso básicamente define muchisimás otras novelas también, por no decir casi todo ese género literario jajaja. En fin. No creo que le cambie el mundo pero mientras no tenga expectativas muy altas y si le gusta lo Joven Adulto me parece muy muy recomendable. Que la disfrute mucho si se decide Lady A. :)


message 32: by Lory (new) - rated it 5 stars

Lory I'm so glad people keep reading this book. Divergent is the book tbat really got me into reading and it takes a special place in my heart, I'll forever love it. Oh I so miss this era of the books.


Federico DN Lory wrote: "I'm so glad people keep reading this book. Divergent is the book tbat really got me into reading and it takes a special place in my heart, I'll forever love it. Oh I so miss this era of the books."

Same. Divergent, Hunger games and Percy Jackson <3


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Myriam V Eso del lento ardor, cómo venimos, eh interesante encontrarlo en una distopía. Yo elijo Verdad. ¿Peter y Erick qué onda, qué eligieron?


message 35: by Federico (last edited Nov 04, 2022 03:01PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Myriam wrote: "Eso del lento ardor, cómo venimos, eh interesante encontrarlo en una distopía. Yo elijo Verdad. ¿Peter y Erick qué onda, qué eligieron?"

Verdad tiene bastante protagonismo en la secuela. Peter y Eric son Osadía, que se pudran. Y Flanders también!


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Myriam V Federico wrote: "Myriam wrote: "Eso del lento ardor, cómo venimos, eh interesante encontrarlo en una distopía. Yo elijo Verdad. ¿Peter y Erick qué onda, qué eligieron?"

Verdad tiene bastante protagonismo en la sec..."


¡Que se pudran todos!


Cassie Amity for life!! 🤟🏻


Federico DN Cassie wrote: "Amity for life!! 🤟🏻"




message 39: by Kay (new)

Kay Glad you loved this one Federico! Great review. 😍


Federico DN Kay wrote: "Glad you loved this one Federico! Great review. 😍"

Thank you Kay :)


Tina(I can only make 10 comments! Man!) Glad you loved it Federico! My daughter did too when she read it. A fab review!! 🤩


ariadne great review! i wasn’t a fan of the books, but i still pushed through the series. and amity is the best yet the most underrated faction! amity needs more love.


Federico DN Tina wrote: "Glad you loved it Federico! My daughter did too when she read it. A fab review!! 🤩"

Thank you Tina <3 ! Surprised you didn't read it with her lol.


message 44: by Federico (last edited Nov 04, 2022 09:59PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN ariadne wrote: "great review! i wasn’t a fan of the books, but i still pushed through the series. and amity is the best yet the most underrated faction! amity needs more love."

Thank you Ariadne! Wow. That's a lot of dedication for a series you so clearly disliked. Admirable commitment! I see you even read the prequel book about Four :) . Amity was so lovely! I specially loved how their discussion/decision making system worked and almost everything shown about this faction in #2. Forever Amity <3


message 45: by Fran (new)

Fran Loved your review, Federico!😁


Federico DN Fran wrote: "Loved your review, Federico!😁"

Thank you Fran :D


Kasia I am really glad you liked it :D I think I am growing too bitter to really enjoy YA but I must agree with you that the chemistry with Four was quite good (at least thats what I remember). I never finished the series but I am curious if you will like it till the end :). Waiting for your review for the second installment :D


Federico DN Kasia wrote: "I am really glad you liked it :D I think I am growing too bitter to really enjoy YA but I must agree with you that the chemistry with Four was quite good (at least thats what I remember). I never f..."

Thank you Kasia! Taste changes over time, or maybe this one just didn't pull the right strings. Will let you know how the rest of the series turns out xD


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Deeksha Bhardwaj Awesome review, Federico!


Federico DN Deeksha wrote: "Awesome review, Federico!"

Thank you Deeksha !!


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