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Dystopian · Young adult

Divergent

by Veronica Roth

3.7 out of 5, from 2,916 ratings from Hardcover readers

In a future Chicago where society is split into factions based on virtues, a sixteen-year-old must choose where she belongs. She picks the daring faction and discovers that her own mind is a danger to the system.

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First published
2011
Pace
Fast
Length
Long
Pages
330
Format
Book 1 of 3 in Divergent
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Read this if you like fast, action-filled young-adult dystopias with a tough training section and a slow-burning romance.

Skip this if you want a deeply original world, since the faction idea works better as a hook than as a believable society.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Violence
  • Death
  • Bullying

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Suicide
  • Gun violence
  • Torture
  • Child abuse
  • Kidnapping
  • Child death
  • Sexual assault

Quick answers about Divergent

What is Divergent about?
In a future Chicago where society is split into factions based on virtues, a sixteen-year-old must choose where she belongs. She picks the daring faction and discovers that her own mind is a danger to the system.
Who should read Divergent?
Read it if you like fast, action-filled young-adult dystopias with a tough training section and a slow-burning romance. Skip it if you want a deeply original world, since the faction idea works better as a hook than as a believable society.
How long and how fast is Divergent?
It is a fast-paced, long read of about 330 pages, first published in 2011.
Does Divergent have content warnings?
Content we flag: Violence, Death, Bullying.
Can I borrow Divergent for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Divergent; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Divergent?
Readers who liked it often move on to The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, The Giver.

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