Monday, August 18, 2014

Insurgent, by Veronica Roth




Tris, Tobias, Marcus, Caleb and Peter go to amity headquarters in search for safty. They are welcomed to stay as long as they keep the piece. Tris is overwhelmed with greef and guilt after the incident with will in the previous book and she has no one to talk it out with. Evelyn’s army of factionless are working hard to convert everyone into becoming factionless. Tris is against this. Instead she wants to go out and see what the real world, that she learned about in the previous book, is like.



The action packed adventure of the characters in Insurgent, by Veronica Roth, kept it interesting from beginning to end. The characters, even though it may be extremely difficult, must put what happened to them behind and begin to work together for the good of their people and themselves. After the deaths betrayal and lying its hard to tell whose truly good and who can’t be trusted. This book can be entertaining for anyone who reads it. I think everyone can relate to at least one character. Personally my favorite character is peter but to each their own.
Reviewed by Anonymous, Grade 9
Glendale Central Library


3 comments:

Anonymous said...

"Insurgent" takes place immediately after the events of "Divergent" where Tris, Four, Caleb, Peter, and Marcus are traveling to Amity, where several surviving Abnegation are dwelling. However, Dauntless and Erudite traitors invade Amity to search for Abnegation. To escape, the Tris, Four, Caleb, and Susan jump onto an incoming train, which is full of armed factionless members. As a result, they are brought before the factionless leader, Evelyn. After some complications, the group splits up with Caleb and Susan moving to a safe zone, and with Tris and Four traveling to Candor. While at Candor they are attacked by Dauntless traitors led by Eric. This event leads Tris to discover a sinister plot by Jeanine Matthews. Tris must find a way to protect her family and friends from Jeanine's scheme if she wishes to protect them.

"Insurgent" was a fun, but flawed return to the dystopian version of Chicago. The detailed descriptions, interesting characters, and the amazing world from the first book are return in this one. However, major plot holes and an illogical story that held the first book back also reappear. While the main story is entertaining and all side-plots are engaging, they don't make much sense. This is mostly due to supposedly smart characters making many weird and usually dumb decisions. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this book, and I would recommended it to anyone that wants to experience a post-apocaliptic, dystopian version of Chicago and doesn't mind getting confused in the process.

Reviewed by William J., Grade 9
Montrose Library

Teen Speak said...

It is a Dystopian book a and the second book of Divergent. Now that Beatrice is in the Dauntless Faction things are more challenging/dangerous.They go through more stimulations and rough tests to be accepted. Tobias,Beatrice's leader, sees her stimulations results and sees she is Divergent.Divergent people are unwanted and are to be killed.Janie,head quarters of Erudite is in charge of getting rid of them.She also has connections with the Dauntless faction.Through out the book a romance between Tobias and Beatrice is formed.Together they work together so they do not find out about the stimulation's. Janie also is up to something terrible that will destroy the group of factions.Only Tobias and Beatrice can stop what Janie is up to. Throughout the end because of Janie's action Tobias and Beatrice are in hiding to stop Janie.This book is as great as Divergent but it will answer all of your questions from before.It is also full of more action and romance.

I enjoyed that it answered all of my question and it made so much sense.I had solved the mystery.To understand it you really have to read the first book.I think teens and adults will like it.Or even people who enjoy sci-fi books.It made me feel like I was in the book watching everything.Sometimes there would be crying moments,shock moments,ect.I would also recommend any other books from this author.You should also read the Giver which is a bit similar on the genre.

Reviewed by Andrea V., Grade 10
Glendale Central Library

Teen Speak said...

Insurgent, the sequel to the game-changing science fiction novel, Divergent, by Veronica Roth is just as original and just as mind-blowing as the first. It follows our heroine Tris yet again as they find a safe haven in the Amity sector. The Erudite leader, Jeanine, has made a public statement that all Divergent people and those associated with them are indeed the enemy. After this, chaos ensues and you can only read the book to actually find out what happens, in complete detail.

Honestly speaking, I was never a fan of the Divergent series growing up. Upon a quick reread of the trilogy over summer break, I can confidently say that these books are incredible. Insurgent touches upon many themes that would appeal to the younger generation such as forbidden romance, rebellions, and dystopian worlds. If you're a lover of science fiction and/or dystopian novels, Insurgent is the novel for you!

These themes in particular are very relevant to the younger generation. So many young leaders are emerging to defend our rights in today’s political climate and it’s truly impactful. This is quite similar to what Tris does in the novel.
I think that Insurgent was outshined by the movie so not a lot of people really got to enjoy this. Veronica Roth does an excellent job of showcasing a rebellion. If that appeals to you, you would adore this book!

Reviewed by Melody S., Grade 11
Montrose Library