divergent

About the novel

• First of trilogy
• Written by Veronica Roth
• Won Goodreads Favorite book of 2011

Setting

• Dystopian Chicago
• Most buildings have been destroyed
• Large fence traps inhabitants into city
• Landmarks of present day bring familiarity

synopsis

• City divided into factions to keep peace
• Beatrice Prior is protagonist
• Transfer factions at Choosing Ceremony
• Must leave behind family

characters

protagonists

• Beatrice Prior
• Tobias/Four Eaton

Antagonists

• Peter Hayes
• Eric
• Jeanine Matthews 

Conflicts

• Beatrice vs herself
• Beatrice vs society
• Beatrice vs others
• Four vs his father

Theme

• Overcoming fears
• Identity

Movie

• Book adapted to blockbuster in 2014 
• Grossed $149 million
• Lionsgate's 4th highest grossing film
• "Insurgent" to be made film as well
• Featured Shailene Woodley & Theo James

What i liked

• Suspenseful scenes
• Lovable characters
• Electric atmosphere
• Setting

Why should you read it

• Teaches lessons applicable to life
• Has something for everyone
• Keeps you interested