Divergent
A gripping dystopian adventure of identity and choice
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:2nd Feb '12
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£8.99(9780008662226)
In a fractured society, a young girl must navigate her identity and make choices that will determine her fate in Divergent.
In a dystopian future where society is divided into factions based on human virtues, the story follows sixteen-year-old Tris as she faces a life-altering decision. In Divergent, she must choose between remaining with her family in Abnegation or embracing her true self by joining Dauntless, the faction known for bravery. This choice sets her on a path filled with danger and uncertainty, as she grapples with her identity in a world that is rapidly unraveling around her.
As Tris navigates her new life, she quickly realizes that trust is a rare commodity. The brutal training and fierce competition within Dauntless reveal the darker side of her new home, and she finds herself torn between her growing feelings for the enigmatic Tobias and the fear of betrayal. The stakes are high, and the consequences of her choices could have far-reaching implications for her future and the future of her society.
Divergent is not just a story of self-discovery; it is a gripping tale of survival, loyalty, and the struggle against a system that seeks to control individual identities. As Tris learns more about herself and the world around her, she must confront the reality that she is Divergent—someone who does not fit neatly into any one category, making her both a target and a key player in the fight for freedom.
Praise for DIVERGENT:
“The next big thing.” (Rolling Stone )
“If you like Hunger Games & Twilight, then get stoked for DIVERGENT! Trust us on this—this baby is going to blow up BIG! And if you chose to remain factionless, then you’re gonna be one lonely soul.” (PerezHilton.com )
“A taut and shiveringly exciting read! Tris is exactly the sort of unflinching and fierce heroine I love. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.” Melissa Marr, bestselling author of Wicked Lovely
“DIVERGENT is a captivating, fascinating book that kept me in constant suspense and was never short on surprises. It will be a long time before I quit thinking about this haunting vision of the future.” James Dashner, author of ‘The Maze Runner’
“Well-written and brilliantly executed, DIVERGENT is a heart-pounding debut that cannot be missed. Tris stands out in her action-packed, thrilling, and emotionally honest journey to determine who she wants to be in a society that demands she conform. It’s dystopian fiction at its best!” Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of PARANORMALCY
“A memorable, unpredictable journey from which it is nearly impossible to turn away” – Publishers Weekly
“Divergent holds its own in the [dystopian] genre, with brisk pacing, lavish flights of imagination and writing that occasionally startles with fine detail.” – New York Times
“ A masterpiece of epic proportions and an outstanding debut novel.” – Narratively Speaking Blog
“Be prepared to sit on the edge of your seats as this heart-pounding thriller hypnotises you until the very last page.” – Fantasticbookreviews.com
- Short-listed for Waterstones Children's Book Prize: Teen Books Category 2012
ISBN: 9780007420421
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 31mm
Weight: 340g
496 pages