Summary
The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in
is shattered—fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and
betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she’s
known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a
simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangles loyalties, and
painful memories.
But Tris’s new reality is even more alarming than the one
she left behind. Old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless. Explosive
new truths change the hearts of those she loves. And once again, Tris must
battle to comprehend the complexities of human nature—and of herself—while
facing impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice, and love.
- Number of Pages: 526
Review
I write to you now in mourning of this series, a series that
lived a great life in the dark of my room and through my most vivid
imagination. I travelled along this city and beyond its walls with a girl with
a love so great and the courage to preserve that love for all, no matter the
cost. I mourn because there is no more for me left to follow and these
characters must now move on with their untold stories.
Consider me melodramatic if you will, but do not think me
insincere. I disclose complete honesty my book reviews, so believe me when I
tell you that I finished this book five minutes ago and I still can’t stop
crying. This book was the wrap up that no one wanted yet was inevitable. I will
not give away any information for those of you who want to start the series of
Divergent.
I created a joint review of the first two books in my
previous post. I wrote of how great it was, out of the norm, and completely
believable in its characters. What was true then is true now. But here is where
I write less with emotion and more with facts.
Fact one: This is a great series.
Fact two: This book is slower paced than the rest. (Patience
is required)
Fact three: The end is inevitable, but leaves you—the reader—knowing
for certain how all the beloved characters end, which is a comfort.
I remember starting this book with immense anticipation, but
was slowed down to a duller pace in the beginning. There is a lot of
information given and a lot of planning where there is less action taking
place. But once you start this series you need to see how it ends, and the
ending is what makes it all worth reading whether it be the ending you wanted
or not. I really enjoyed the dual perspective between Tris and Tobias. The first
two books are completely under Tris point of view, so it is interesting to see
how the author manages to change voices without disrupting what the reader is
already use to. In total it was a series worth reading, and I recommend the
series to you all. Stick it out in the last book. From 1-10? I give this book a
6, but the series in all is an 8.
