I spent the past two nights engrossed in Insurgent - it's the second of the Divergent trilogy. (Actually, I fell asleep on the couch around 9 last night and couldn't keep my eyes open to finish because I was plum exhausted - that's why it took 2 nights.)
Yes, it's a young adult book. (Think Mockingjay but more clever and unpredictable.) And, yes, I said engrossed.
At first, I honestly thought I enjoyed The Hunger Games trilogy more (and, granted, I haven't finished this series yet), but now I'm inclined to stand down from that opinion.
What most impresses me about the Divergent books so far is the large number of twists and turns in the plot - characters changing sides and popping up unexpected, many times when you don't know if Tris is in a simulation (you'll have to read the books to understand what that means), and deep truths about human nature/character that come to light (which, let's be honest, is probably my favorite aspect). You (the reader) think you know what's about to happen and then, bam!, change of plans.
And, like all good second books of a trilogy, Insurgent leaves you on the edge of your seat. (Good thing my copy of Allegiant (Book #3) is sitting in the school office, waiting for my arrival tomorrow morning.)
Apparently there is a line to check out this series at the public libraries (according to my mother)...but if I were you, I'd get in line now. (Or, you could borrow it from a friend - I bet someone you know has a copy.) The movie comes out in March. I'm excited to see how it turns out, considering how they filmed in Chicago and all...
did they film in chicago or on a set??
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