Review by Felicity
by: Veronica Roth
Genre: Dystopian
Rating: Y-14 (at parents discretion)
Content: Violence, Sexual content and discussions, tattoos, homosexualtiy of minor charatcters
Summary: (from goodreads)
Divergent:One choice can transform you. Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling debut is a gripping dystopian tale of electrifying choices, powerful consequences, unexpected romance, and a deeply flawed "perfect society."
Insurgent: Continues the dystopian thrill ride. As war surges in the factions all around her, Tris attempts to save those she loves--and herself--while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.
Allegiant: The explosive conclusion to the Divergent trilogy reveals the secrets of the dystopian world that has captivated millions of readers in Divergent and Insurgent.
Personal Review:
These books portray the morality found in our world today, tattoos are very much encouraged, reference to homosexuality of minor characters, sex is talked about but I would not say it is taken lightly, some of the kissing scenes can become somewhat steamy, and of course the violence that comes with war. Although these books do not live up to our definition of clean I say its still worth reading.
Here is why: Like most dystopian novels this author examines human nature and is very thought provoking. There are twists and turns in this story I never saw coming. All of Roth’s characters have flaws as do all of us. I was impressed with several of the characters who were able to forgive and to learn and become better through their trials. Also I respect and completely agree with Roth’s portrayal of love in Allegiant, it is a choice you make everyday to stay in love and you help each other to become more than you could ever be alone. I would not put this book on my top ten, it might make my top 100 . I say well worth the read. Definitely if your children are reading this series, I would make sure to read it as well so you can discuss the issues the books bring up both positive and negative.
-Felicity
*See Curry's review of Divergent here
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