The second book of the Divergent trilogy, Insurgent, is written by Veronica Roth. This science fictional book is 525 pages. Tris Prior faces new challenges of an upcoming war, conflicts between factions, and emerging secrets. She must protect her loved ones, yet deal with her grief and guilt from the past. Tris must decide to fight with the divergent or betray them to discover the truth behind the faction’s conflicts.
I definitely loved the action of Insurgent, for it powered the book forward and created a more interesting plot. The tension between Four and his father, Marcus, emerges more excitement in the reader. Whether it’s noticing Four’s protection of Tris around Marcus or Four’s ignorant attitude towards Marcus, the reader is never unsatisfied. There are countless surprising events that were never expected, yet absolutely fit into the plot of the novel. When Four and Tris come across the factionless and discover they have been living together and planning an attack against the other factions, it is like an entire new twist in the story. Then when the reader discovers Four’s mom is the leader of the factionless and planning to start a war against the other factions, there is the curiosity of Four’s reaction and the question of his relationship with his mother. Up to that point, Four was led to believe his mother was dead, yet when discovering she is alive he is furious, yet he is willing to join the divergent with the factionless to fight against the other factions. Also, the reader observes Tris’ development as she truly becomes divergent. The reader can fully understand the growth and pain and guilt Tris must face and it adds another layer to the novel: not only is there action, but progressing growth and development. The reader is satisfied to the fullest with the relationship and romance of Four and Tris. There is definitely a growth between them from the first novel; not only is love present between them, but at times, conflict and an unknown barrier keeping secrets between the two. Tris and Four’s undying love and protection for each other progresses the story and surfaces relating emotion in the reader. Roth perfected every aspect of their relationship and the action of Insurgent. Although, this book was perfected in almost every way, I disliked the intensity of the book at some points. The action in some parts was overwhelming and long and enduring. The intensity could be confusing at some times; however, the action was detailed incredibly well and interesting to read. Roth worked very hard to make the book come alive; without being lost, this novel perfects every aspect of a futuristic world. I would recommend this book to young adults because of its intensity and war driven plot. Young adults will be able to understand and enjoy the action and development throughout the novel. Anyone younger would be confused and overwhelmed by the length of the book. I would also recommend this book to anyone who enjoys futuristic worlds because Roth develops a very interesting conflict and war between factions that could possibly present itself in the future. Also, this book would be perfect for anyone who enjoyed The Hunger Games because Insurgent and The Hunger Games are similar in that they both have interesting plots, conflicts, and surprises. The war and determination of both main characters are very similar and are perfect for any young adult looking for an exciting and addicting read.
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