Insurgent by: Veronica Roth
Insurgent picks up right where the first book, Divergent, left off: the Abnegation compound has been taken over by the Dauntless soldiers under the attack simulation, leaving behind a broken city. After Tris and Tobias have managed to turn off the simulation forcing people to wake up and see the blood they now have on their hands. Some choose to join the cause they we're just fighting for and others choose to fight it. The one's who try to fight against it must now flee to the other compounds to protect themselves, but this is officially war and no one can just say neutral.
Veronica Roth did a great job writing this book. The first book to the series was beautifully written and doesn't disappoint her readers with it's sequel. Were there times when I thought the pacing was a little off and wanted the story to move a little faster, yes, but that is to be expected. What I love about this book is the way Veronica Roth manages to develop every character in the series no matter how small they may be. You are introduced to each character in the first book but you get to see how far they have come and who they now are. Another thing I really like about the book is the way that after Tris and Tobias begin their relationship they don't fall into the cliche of living happily ever after. They have problems and it is clearly shown and I love that.
After reading this book it really makes you look at the world in a new light. Everyone can't just fit into one category like they are trying to do in this society. One person is not just smart, or just fearless. We each have a little bit of everything in us. Everyone in their own way is smart, brave, selfless, kind, and honest. You can't just take a human being and put them in a box of what they are and what they're not. That just limits the person, and they can't show who they really are. If we do that what kind of person does that make us?
Overall this book was absolutely fantastic. Though be forewarned there are some heated kissing scenes, but it really just adds to the story. I would recommend this series to anyone but start with the first book (the review can be found here). I give this book two thumbs up and an A+.
After reading this book it really makes you look at the world in a new light. Everyone can't just fit into one category like they are trying to do in this society. One person is not just smart, or just fearless. We each have a little bit of everything in us. Everyone in their own way is smart, brave, selfless, kind, and honest. You can't just take a human being and put them in a box of what they are and what they're not. That just limits the person, and they can't show who they really are. If we do that what kind of person does that make us?
Overall this book was absolutely fantastic. Though be forewarned there are some heated kissing scenes, but it really just adds to the story. I would recommend this series to anyone but start with the first book (the review can be found here). I give this book two thumbs up and an A+.
1 comment:
Amazing job Kylee. This review was fantastic. Although, I feel like this book was a lot slower in some parts which is very unlike the first. I think Veronica is an beautiful writer none the less. Also, this book is very enlightening because I feel that like it is very connected with current historical events and that this future definately could be a possibility for us. Your thoughts?
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