So here I am covered with papers to grade (yes, you guys, I do read EVERYTHING you write) and I am trying to hide from them so I can read...Divergent, by Veronica Roth. This YA novel was published in 2011. Where was I? How did it take me this long to dive into this series? I have read 135 pages in one sitting and I wish I could find time to keep reading. If you are looking for a book similar to The Giver, here it is. That same question pops up: should YOU have any real choice in how YOU live YOUR life? In this world you choose (at age 16) one of five factions...or be factionless--a fate worse than death, some say. Does every person fit into one faction? Think about it...do we, in our world, only fit into one group? I certainly hope not. But what if that is the way of the world...I will read on (as soon as I finish your essays) and keep you posted. Some of you have read this book, I am sure...what do you think?
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Manvith Amara
10/28/2013 07:37:36 am
I have not read the book Divergent but i have heard that it's great. I think in our society we have a real choice in where we should live in, in our lives. Nobody is forcing us to live here in Charlotte. He could have come here because of a parent's job or just to find a quiet and peaceful place. I would choose to work at age 16 so I can learn on how life works and to making the right decisions. Does every person fit into one faction? Not Necessarily because everyone's opinion on the world is different. Some say they'll start after college, some in high school. In our world we do not fit in one group, not even in Jonas's society. In our society there are many different religions, cultures, languages, practices, customs, beliefs, and thoughts that may be thought differently around the world. If the way of the world was like this I am positive that not many of us would like it, because everyone has something special inside them. I will try to get a hold of a copy of the book!
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Elizabeth Amoako
10/29/2013 09:42:38 am
I haven't read the series either (but it does sound like something that i am interested in) but i agree with Manvith, i think that everyone should have control on their life's path. even though some may argue and say that we are still being controlled by those with more power than us, i believe that we can choose the direction in which our destines take. whether its by making yourself into something big, working your hardest or just by refusing someones advice you and you alone are changing the course of your path. whether you notice it or not.
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barndon
11/18/2013 01:56:44 am
There is a new book in the giver series. I don't know what it is called but I hear it is really good. Divergent is one of the best books i have read. Very interesting story lines ever. MrsMcnelis if you like distopians you should read the across the universe trilolgy you would love it. I just finished reading it.
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Donald Glover
9/21/2016 11:53:11 am
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