Divergent
Book one of the Divergent series
Published by: HarperCollins Children's Books
ISBN: 9780062024022
Genre: Dystopian
Review
Divergent takes place in the future of Chicago, where groups called factions decide your fate based what you do in virtual simulations. The 5 factions are Candor(the honest), Abnegation(the selfless), Amity(the peaceful), Dauntless(the brave), and Erudite(the intelligent). When a teenager reaches 16 years old, they must choose their faction. The factions were made to help the general population to be better in every way, but things don't always work out like they are supposed to. Beatrice, the main character, is a teenager in Abnegation who decides to leave her faction because she can't be selfless anymore. Her virtual aptitude tests that help determine your faction come up inconclusive, meaning she is Divergent. Little does she know, being Divergent is both a blessing and a curse. She has to discover the consequences by herself. The only thing she can do is keep it quiet. You have to read Divergent yourself to discover her fate!
Additional Reviews
Further Explorations
- Here's a funny conspiracy theory website that says that mind control is all around us.
- Microchip implants are the future?
- Aptitude tests are strikingly similar to real life personality tests.
- Virtual simulations used for training of all sorts.
- A virtual reality headset immerses you in any world you choose.
Partner Titles
The Hunger Games
The Maze Runner
Cinder
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