I kept seeing this title over and over, in Must-Read lists, in Read-Alike lists, in What-to-Read-Next lists, and in Best-Books-of-____ lists, so I finally broke down and bought it. I admit that I hesitated to purchase it because the reader reviews of the book were mixed. Some called it the best thing since Hunger Games, while others said it was just a lackluster attempt to capitalize on the popularity of the dystopian novel. The final decision was made after a favorable recommendation from a coworker […]
Not with a bang but with a whimper
So, first of all, if you haven’t read this book yet, STOP RIGHT NOW and don’t read any further. I’m not going to reveal any major spoilers, but I am going to hint at them so if you’re only halfway through Divergent, stop right now and go read some other review. I was a bit underwhelmed by this final installment in the Divergent series. I loved the first book, liked Insurgent, but found myself a bit frustrated with Allegiant. The first thing that bugged me […]