Divergent

My friend bought this book for me last year telling me I'd love it. I tried to read it before the movie came out last year, but after reading The Maze Runner, Hunger Games and Legend I was burnt out on the future world scenario.

Fast forward to December 2014. The movie is now being played on HBO. As one of the only channels we get, I knew I'd end up watching it. I felt bad leaving the book to just sit there watching the abridged version. An hour into the movie, I realize I have somewhere to be. No!! I was really getting into it! It wasn't on when I got home, but I couldn't wait. I picked up the book and began my journey.

The first day I read 100 pages. It was mostly recap of what I had already seen. It was so far really good, even though I couldn't keep the factions straight. I kept going. The action scenes were intense. The ferris wheel, the Hancock, the simulations, the moment with Peter and Al. I'm not sure if it was the author's writing or my familiarity with Chicago, but I felt like I was there. The moments with Four had me hooked. I figured out his story early but I still wanted to know more.

The ending took me by surprise and seemed rushed to me. I'd have liked to see it carry over into the next book. I was also I little disappointed at the lack of characterization with her parents. There was so much potential there. A few extra pages with them would have been nice, but dystopia novels are a lot like Disney. They hate parents.

I also have to say that the last scene between Tris and Four felt like I was back reading Twilight. Yes, I had to say that. It sticks in my head and left a bad taste in my mouth. Aside from that and a little extra character development, I really really liked this. I flew through it and have already started the second book. I hope to catch the rest of the first movie between chapters.