“The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered – fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she’s known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties and painful memories. But Tris’s new reality is even more alarming than the one she left behind. Old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless. Explosive new truths change the hearts of those she loves. And once again Tris must battle to comprehend the complexities of human nature – and of herself – while facing impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love.”
What is the book about?
The factionless have taken over and the factions that Tris Prior believed in have been shattered. Her home has been destroyed by violence, power, loss and betrayal – suffering is everywhere. When Tris is welcomed by a group that offer her a chance to leave it all behind and start a new adventure exploring the world past the city and limits se has known, she is ready. She believes that beyond the fence she can start a new life with Tobias and be free from all the complications, suffering and painful guilt and memories. But Tris’s dream seems just as impossible as fixing the shattered society she called home. The new world seems even more distraught than the one she left behind and everything she thought was true was all just lies. The new truths and discoveries change the hearts of those she loved and once again Tris is at war. Tris must face impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love in order to finally save everyone she ever cared about and bring hope to the world.
What were your initial thoughts on the book?
Insurgent, the book before Allegiant, had left me shocked and curious so obviously I had to read the last book. My friend (who recommended the books) told me that she always go stuck on Allegiant and found it hard to finish because of the lack of action and the change from having such an action-packed book like Divergent or Insurgent was a big shift and made the book harder to read. However, I was not that worried because she also told me that it wasn’t that difficult to read the first time because you don’t know anything and it’s much more interesting as it is filled with information that a first time reader will be desperate to read. And also, the book was also a lot more well read than the others so I could tell there was something she wasn't telling me. I was very intrigued to begin reading and as soon as I started it felt like I had never stopped. I was anxious to find out more and wanted to know everything. I was also anxiously waiting for the book to end as I was hoping for a perfect ending…only now I wish the book hadn’t ended and I could forget everything I had read.
Who was your favourite character and why?
Once again, my favourite character is Tris. She makes me think of the sort of person that I always dream that I could be – brave and selfless enough to make decisions to protect the people I care about, without thinking about the effects and consequences the actions might have on my own life. I admire Tris for how she is able to notice the truth and when somebody is hiding something, and share her opinions even if it risks her relationship with someone. She is always willing to do what is right and puts herself before others. She lets the Abnegation in her show just as much as her Dauntless qualities. Her selflessness is the main reason why I like her, but it is also one of her flaws. She is so selfless and kind that she doesn’t always seem to value her life as she should and although it is an amazing quality to be brave enough to sacrifice yourself for someone, it is also important to live. However Tris is a really likable character and I loved living through her life with her.
What was your favourite part of the book and why?
Although in most books my favourite part is always the end, this time it wasn’t – it is probably my least favourite part of the book. This made my decision even harder than usual as I didn’t have a wonderful ending to describe. However, I managed to choose the part where I was full of hope and curious at how it would end. This part is just before the end when all the characters are ready to finally bring happiness for everyone, including the people they didn’t even know existed. I liked this part because it is when all the wars and deaths in Divergent, Insurgent and even some in Allegiant, finally seem to have meaning and be worthwhile. Of course it still doesn’t seem right for so many people to die but at that moment it was clear that the life those people died for would happen and the survivors would be able to find happiness and forget all the suffering they had gone though.
What was your overall impression of the book?
Allegiant was an amazing book and I loved reading it, it was similar to Divergent in the way that I couldn’t put it down and I don’t think there is much I wish had been different (except a very important part of the book that I feel very passionate about changing which I shall not mention for the sake of readers who will not enjoy the spoiler). Allegiant was the first, and only, book that was written from two perspectives. I didn’t find out the true reason for the author’s decision to include Tobias’s perspective as well as Tris’s but I still thought it was a really good idea. I liked to see what was going through a different persons mind and know how someone else felt for a change. I also thought that it was important as many things happened when Tobias and Tris were separate so it would have been confusing to not know what was happening at both places. However, reading from two perspectives, especially after reading two books from Tris’s perspective was incredibly confusing, mainly at first. I kept getting puzzled at who was the ‘I’ in the book at that time and sometimes I even forgot that Tobias had his point of view in the story and got even more confused when I thought what he was feeling or saying was Tris. I also really liked the information I got from reading the book. I always enjoy learning about the characters, their past and knowing the whole truth and Allegiant gave me exactly that. I understand that now after reading it for the first time that it won’t be as good when I read it again because I already know everything but it is full of a lot of special parts that tell the reader a lot about the city and the characters ancestors which is really intriguing. I really liked the book and I really wish it hadn’t ended.
Which is your favourite book in the Divergent series? (1, 2, or 3)
Despite how amazing Allegiant was, I think that Divergent is still my favourite book. All three books were extraordinary and absolutely outstanding but I liked Divergent the most. This is probably because it is the first book and the one where I started the amazing adventure that I went through. It is when I first met Tris, Tobias and all the other characters that were in some way an important addition to the book series. Divergent is when I started the journey that I will never forget and that is most likely why Allegiant isn’t my favourite, as it is when the thrilling adventure came to an end. Divergent is also the book where less people die. In know that if you think logically, that part isn’t necessarily true as many innocent Abnegation did die, however less of the important main or side characters die which is more significant as those people have names and have connected to the reader. I loved all three books and I am really sad to see the series finish – though I read the whole series within a week so really I should have read slower.
Would you recommend this book?
I definitely recommend this book to readers over 14 who have read Divergent and Insurgent and liked them. It is an amazing read that I am sure action lovers will enjoy. I really loved the book and I will never be able to forget it. I have become obsessed and I am sure that others will too.
Summarise the book in one sentence. (Verdict)
A remarkable and emotional read that will destroy you.
Reviewed by Jimena Gutierrez Reviriego
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