Series: Divergent #3
Publication Date: 22nd October 2013
Pages: 526
Book Source: Own purchase
Synopsis:
What if your whole world was a lie?
What if a single revelation—like a single choice—changed everything?
What if love and loyalty made you do things you never expected?
What if love and loyalty made you do things you never expected?
The explosive conclusion to Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent trilogy reveals the secrets of the dystopian world that has captivated millions of readers in Divergent and Insurgent.
My Thoughts:
I was 100% invested in Divergent and Insurgent, I loved them both for different reasons, they made my favourite read list, fan-girl squealing, rave reviews, the whole kit and caboodle ... but Allegiant wasn't a victim of my expectations, I went in with hopeful anticipation but adjusted expectations and came out feeling ... disappointed.
I was 100% invested in Divergent and Insurgent, I loved them both for different reasons, they made my favourite read list, fan-girl squealing, rave reviews, the whole kit and caboodle ... but Allegiant wasn't a victim of my expectations, I went in with hopeful anticipation but adjusted expectations and came out feeling ... disappointed.
Unlike many reviews I've read since, for me it wasn't so much
the ending that gave rise to disappointment but the fact that Allegiant didn't
hold my attention throughout. Okay I confess, there were parts where I was
actually a bit bored.
I want to avoid spoilers so all I can say about the
world outside the fence is I liked Roth's take on the genetically pure and
genetically damaged but the exploration of it fell short for me. In previous
installments I've been blown away by the direction of the story so when plot
development feels underdone, lacklustre or just doesn't make a whole lot of
sense I feel ripped off.
I didn't mind the path Veronica Roth took with the ending, it
was in keeping with character and I wasn't expecting a happy ever after, it is
Dystopia after all, life's tough. But I was disappointed with the execution,
the ending seemed rushed, too easy in the scheme of things and the whole
Tobias/Evelyn thing ... meh whatever, I just didn't buy it.
I'm a fan of dual narrative and I enjoyed reading both Tris and
Tobias' distinct points of view, but where was the Tobias I loved? ...
lost in weakness and whining I think :(
Whilst a disappointing conclusion doesn't take anything away
from Divergent and Insurgent, I really, really wanted to say the entire trilogy was
epic. Instead it has that anti-climatic feel (even more so than Mockingjay) I
mean seriously, I'm a sook and I couldn't even push out a tear.
I'm really concerned how I will handle this as I was bored for much of Insurgent. I'm not too mad about the ending (couldn't resist the spoilers) but I hope I'm engaged by what's happening!
ReplyDeleteoh dear lol well hope you feel differently about this one, can't wait to find out :)
DeleteI do hear pretty bad thing about the ending. They can be tricky
ReplyDeleteyeah a lot of readers have been devastated by the ending B, me not so much, more disappointment in general :(
DeleteIt is a shame when the final book/ending is a let down. I read the first book in this series but not the others
ReplyDeleteDid you like Divergent Mandy? I can't remember ... maybe not if you didn't go on to Insurgent??
DeleteBummer that the ending wasn't all that :(
ReplyDeleteyep I was bummed, especially since it was such a fave series!
DeleteUGH! I have the book sitting on my table and am just going to read it and get it over with. My son stole Champion from me, hopefully, that one will be better.
ReplyDeleteChampion better restore my faith!! Can't wait to see what you think Nise.
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