Tris doesnt fit in to any of the societies, she is. Scientists are able to eradicate love, and the government demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen. The divergent series is a really young adult book, conveying with it every one of the tropes and ideological flawlessness fundamental when composing sixteen year olds. The plot takes us to united states in near future, where. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. Adam finney, a young man who is mentally disabled, faces sterilization and lobotomy in a statesupported asylum. The hunger games suzanne collins the selection kiera cass cin. Have a character that you havent seen in a one shot or book. Perfect for established fans who want to own the full divergent library or readers new to the series, this box set includes divergent, insurgent, allegiant, and four.
Divergent is the gripping story of a dystopian world transformed by courage. Delirium was originally pitched to run as a tv series starring. Allegiant, premieres on march 18, while the second part, now titled the divergent series. Jul 10, 2014 living in a future chicago where she must choose to live as part of one of five different factions, tris shailene woodleys character in divergent, the film has picked the fulloflife but. What are good young adult books similar to delirium by lauren oliver. So youve read divergent kelly jensen oct 14, 20 beyond the bestsellers is a new feature i hope to run at least once a month that highlights ya books that make excellent next reads for those who have been there and done that with the bestsellers.
Jul 17, 2012 a similar novel to matched, delirium follows a heroine who is paired with her future partner, only to fall in love with someone else. When he is found dead in the french broad river of rural north carolina, his teenaged stepsister, jess, is sought for questioning by their family and the police. If you like divergent you might like similar books the hunger games, the fault in our stars, harry potter and the sorcerers stone, mockingjay, catching fire. The goblin emperor, by katherine addison sarah monette the maze runner, by james dashner. Cinderella, red riding hood and rapunzel are reimagined like you have never seen them before. When selecting books similar to divergent, we focused on dystopian societies, female protagonists, and plenty of adventure. Legend by marie lu is another distopia, as well as a book called breathe by sarah campbell i think. This dystopian series set in a futuristic chicago has captured the hearts of millions of teen and adult readers. Definitely the best books like divergent or at least great books similar to divergent. For some reason, this reminds me of the hunger games, of which, im not a big fan. These are 30 of the best young adult books for anyone who loved divergent or someone who just needs something entertaining to read. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth.
Divergent is a good read, but if youre like me, youve probably already read it and many of the other books on this list. The society author veronica roth created in divergent is a. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. They didnt understand that once love the deliria blooms in your blood, there is no escaping its hold. More good books that are similar to divergent enclave by ann aguirre. Divergent book read online free divergent is the debut novel of american novelist veronica roth, published by harper collins childrens books in 2011. Mortal instruments city of bones by cassandra claire. Veronica roths entire divergent trilogy is available together for the first time, with a bonus booklet about the series. Second, there are also some delirium short stories out. The three books include delirium, pandemonium, and requiem and i. The second book insurgent doesnt come out until the end of may.
Divergent divergent series paperback september 30, 2014. Someone else said the divergent books and i loved those. The differences and similarities of the book divergent and the short story harrison bergeron october 10, 2012 the book divergent by veronica roth and the short story harrison bergeron by kurt vonnegut, has similar and different views on how they want their societies to function. Also try anything by neal shusterman unwind is a good one to start with though i couldnt get into its sequel, i. Divergent by roth, veronica and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Well if you havent already, check out hunger games of course, which is also recent dystopia, and marie lu wrote a new series i havent tried, the young elites. The story and characters, constantly essential in a ya book, and they are splendid. Allegiant, the final book in veronica roths divergent trilogy, is receiving an honor previously reserved for the last volumes of harry potter and the hunger games its being split into two movies. Matched personally didnt love the series, but the first book was good and many people. The delirium trilogy by lauren oliver is a set of futuristic novels aimed at young adults, set in the year 2091. Divergent is the gripping story of a dystopian world transformed by courage, selfsacrifice, and love. Veronica roth, the author, released four, which consists of the trilogy as well as short stories related to tobias eaton or four, one of the protagonists of the story about divergent. Books like divergent to satisfy every dystopian novel fan.
Two of the books have been released as of now, and theres also a movie coming out next year. But as he climbs into the sidecar of hagrids motorbike and they take to the skies, he knows lord voldemort and the death eaters will not be fa more. You probably thought you could never find another young adult tale containing a journey like the one tris and four went through, but the marketing departments at the big six are far too clever to let you suffer. And like hunger games, divergent raises questions about societal norms, fascism, and what a good person is to. Hey this is a one shot book for bnhamha, danganronpa, harry potter, divergent, haikyuu, black butler, homestuck, total drama, and holes.
Below youll find the publisher descriptions for the first book in each series. The novel divergent features a postapocalyptic version of chicago and follows beatrice tris prior as she explores her identity within a society that. The issue of the divergent society by tommy compton on prezi. Veronica roths divergent series is one of the most popular in this genre, probably second only to suzanne collins the hunger games like hunger games, divergent features a strong female protagonist, beatrice tris prior, who tells the story in the first person present. Complete list of kids book series currently in our database sorted by ar level. But the stakes are raised in this dystopian society. Four is 18 and has risen to prominence within the dauntless faction in the two short years since his own initiation. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. There are many books like divergent that have been published in the past decade. The following are noted differences between the original divergent book and divergent film.
Jan 17, 2014 first of all id like to point you to answer to what are peoples thoughts on the book divergent very similar to the hunger games. The first book of the series is a ny times bestseller. At first glance, it would be easy to writeoff delirium as yet another tragic. But there was just something about this book that hooked me from. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Using 9 separate categories, jeremy compares each novel, ranking the better book of these two popular ya dystopian reads according to his tastes, at. I read them both, after they did, and i think that the books are terrible. Delirium series by lauren oliver is similar to divergent.
In this society, your own emotions can be your enemy. A similar novel to matched, delirium follows a heroine who is paired with her future. Order of divergent books the divergent trilogy is a series of dystopian fictionscience fiction novels by american novelist veronica roth. The structure of the government seemed perfect, each faction had their own behavior, which helped them perform their role in society. So ive taken the time to compile my own list of favorite teen. Perfect for gift givers, collectors, and fans new to the series, the complete collection includes the full text of divergent, insurgent, and allegiant. And, of course, all of these books to read like divergent are new in 2015. At first lena wants what everyone else is told to want the numbness of the procedure but she slowly comes around, understanding herself better and why she should fight for individual freedom.
A story about a girl who falls in love despite living in a community that treats love like the most deadly of diseases. But as he climbs into the sidecar of hagrids motorbike and they take to the skies, he knows lord voldemort and the death eaters will not be fa. Erudite, for example, blamed the lack of knowledge for the reason the government had failed originally. Page 1 chapter one there is one mirror in my house. In the mean time can you suggest any books that are like it. Divergent book to film differences divergent wiki fandom. So while its definitely one of those books similar to divergent its also a lot darker. At another set of tables, the erudite chatter over books and newspapers, in constant pursuit of knowledge. Divergent series complete box set by veronica roth, hardcover. Well, uriah was going to be introduced in insurgent, and al killed himself five. What are good young adult books similar to delirium by lauren.
First, they are poorly written, with a very low level of vocabulary, and certainly cant be classified as literature. Divergent series ultimate fourbook collection by veronica roth veronica roth is the new york times bestselling author of divergent, insurgent, allegiant, four. What are good young adult books similar to delirium by. This series is part twisted fairy tale, part dystopia and part scifi fantasy. Divergent series come under dystopian society where things are not exactly right in the world. There are many books like divergent that have been published in the past decade, but. Perfect for gift givers, collectors, and fans new to the series, the complete collection includes the full text of divergent, insurgent, and allegiant, plus the world of veronica roths divergent series, a fortyeightpage booklet including faction manifestos, a faction. A good chunk of the brutality in divergent was trimmed down for its silver screen iteration. Divergent is the debut novel of american novelist veronica roth, published by harper collins childrens books in 2011. I do not usually read this category of books but here are some that i read and enjoyed. In a postapocalyptic new york city not chicago, the surviving population is confined to living below ground and divided into 3 groups.
Our faction allows me to stand in front of it on the second day of every third month, the day my mother cuts my hair. We absolutely loved both of these books they are both part. Lena haloway, our fearful narrator yes, we mean fearfulthis girls afraid of everything, lives in a world where love is a sickness. Wells also wrote the popular john cleaver series about a potential serial killer. Though none of these books are exactly like the divergent books wheres the fun in that. This young adult novel is an excellent choice for accelerated tween readers in grades 7 to 8. Veronica roth, divergent divergent trilogy, book 1 divergent is about a girl called tris.
The lunar chronicles by melissa meyer is a 4 book series set in the future in a time of disease and war. Books like divergent divergent factions book and movie. Fret not, cause we at buzzle have come up with a list of books similar to divergent. Although i found delirium somewhat slow, lauren olivers beautiful prose absolutely won me over, and in the end i found it to be an exciting, beautiful read. Lauren olivers powerful new york times bestselling novel delirium the first in a. After the procedure at 18, everyone is apathetic, so that means the only thinking, feeling, positive characters are young. If you like the hunger games then you will like 521 books. Another book similar to divergent is this incredibly warm and. It tells the story of a future version of chicago where society is divided into factions, including the selfless, the peaceful, the honest, the brave and the intelligent. They are books similar to divergent but different enough to keep you entertained. Mar 21, 2014 we asked four teenagers to explain divergent to old people. Luckily the lovely people at hodder sent me requiem and i was piqued by all the hype. A divergent collection as well as an exclusive divergent series poster.
For thirtyfive girls, the selection is the chance of a lifetime. The first book in the series, delirium introduces us to lena who is living the standard life expected of a teenager in this dystopia. Books like divergent good books that are similar to divergent. I love dystopian novels hunger games, divergent and just plain young adult. I absolutely love sharing my favorite reads and recommending them to others who are looking to fall in love with a new book.
Divergent book the ending jeanine matthews, the leader of erudite, activates a serum that induces a simulation in almost every member of the dauntless faction. In lauren olivers delirium, science has found a cure for love though no. Books like divergent divergent was a novel debut for veronica roth, and what a successful debut it was. So youve read the entire divergent series multiple times, youre seeing. Please add any differences between the two that you noticed. Jan 02, 2015 8 books to read if you liked divergent. One of my favorite parts about being a book blogger is sharing the books that i love with others. The divergent trilogy is a series of young adult science fiction adventure novels by american novelist veronica roth set in a postapocalyptic dystopian chicago. Before scientists found the cure, people thought love was a good thing. Part 1 of a 7 book series, the gender game features a strong female. I ended up liking those books even more than divergent, which i didnt think was possible. The tripods trilogy the white mountains, by john christopher. It has a great deeper analysis of divergent, deeper than i can give because it has been a while since i read eithe. The trilogy consists of divergent 2011, insurgent 2012 and allegiant 20.
Review of the divergent series good books for catholic. Divergent by veronica roth, insurgent by veronica roth, the moon dwellers by david estes, the maze runner by james dashner. Perfect for gift givers, collectors, and fans new to the series, the collection includes divergent, insurgent, and allegiant, as well as bonus content. There is an alternate cover edition for this isbn here.
The simulation means they are aware of whats going on, but unable to control their actions. Read an exclusive excerpt of the new divergent book. Ill just admit it right now, im a sucker for young adult lit, especially dystopian young adult lit that includes a good. It is behind a sliding panel in the hallway upstairs. Though none of these books are exactly like the divergent books. Harry potter is leaving privet drive for the last time.
Todays books are divergent, by veronica roth, and delirium, by lauren oliver. The novel is the first of the divergent trilogy, a series of young adult dystopian novels set in a divergent universe. These books are more dark and intense than most on this list, but still a captivating read. First of all, delirium is part of a series, and the second book pandemonium is out. The differences and similarities of the book divergent and. I second all of these choices, but especially the delirium trilogy. What are peoples thoughts on the book divergent very. Divergent was based around many different aspects, but what i liked the. Like divergent, the hunger games is firmly fixed in the fantasy genre and although its aimed. Lauren oliver delirium the complete collection 4 books box set pack the gender game. Divergent uncovered chapter 1, a divergent trilogy fanfic. We asked four teenagers to explain divergent to old people.