So, since I have now since finished the book, it is time for me to write a review over the whole thing. Divergent is a book told from the viewpoint of Tris, a sixteen year old girl growing up in a dystopian fiction type of setting. From the first page, I was hooked. It starts quickly and carries a fast pace throughout the book, right up until the end, which is a bit of a cliff hanger, but I suppose that's why there is a sequel. To review the book further, I am going to break things down a little bit.
Characters:
I think Veronica Roth did an amazing job showing how the characters progressed over time. Some of the time they did change a bit dramatically, but they were realistic characters, and I liked that. I also feel that she described every male character that was around Tris's age as somewhat attractive, which isn't a bad thing I guess. There were a few reoccurring characters who I didn't remember who they were though, like Max for example. I think she could have either left characters like him out, or if it was important to her to have him play a role in the story, then to describe him in more detail so readers will have a reason to remember him.
Themes:
I am praising the ground Ms. Roth has set her feet on in this aspect. This book had so much time and thought put into it, I can tell. Either that or my T.A.G. class just made up a bunch of symbolism that fit with the story. Either way, it was very interesting discussing what themes were present within the book, and our own opinions about the statements made in the book. Regardless, it was so easier to find deep conversation material in this book, and I never ceased thinking while I was reading. It made me question what I believe in and how well I really know myself. So, props to you Veronica Roth!
Settings:
Oh dear. Let me start off by saying the movie is going to be SOO different than what I pictured in terms of the setting. I already know it, partially because I saw a picture of the part when the initiates are about to jump from the roof of the building and it doesn't look anything like I thought it was. However, it was very interesting to me that the author put pieces of how Chicago really looks, like the Bean, and mixed in her own bits and pieces about how it has changed due to years of chaos and change. Having been to Chicago, I think it was easier for me to able to picture some of the sights she described. I also liked how occasionally she would have Tris describe what it could have looked like before the factions existed. It put a different spin on things.
So, in conclusion, I really enjoyed the book. I would recommend it to my friends, especially those who enjoyed The Hunger Games, as the two are from the same genre. The book has a little of everything; romance, action, mystery, adventure. Something for every reader. If you haven't read the book yet, go out and get it before you read the other posts. I don't want to spoil the end for you!
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Chapter 39
THE END.
Hahah just kidding, I wouldn't do that to you! Not after you've put up with my nonsense for this long! But guess what everyone. TRIS DOESN'T DIE. (Insert clip of "I Will Survive" here.) I'm sorry, I can't be serious to save my life.. But Tris can.. OMG I'm laughing at my own jokes again. I really need to get to sleep. Guys, guess what else. Tobias is free and he loves Tris. He loves her so much that her voice is what freed him from the awful simulation. DAWH. If only that stuff happened to me.. Oh wait.. Never mind. I don't really want to be held at gun point by a crazed version of my boyfriend.
After the happy reunion happens after all, Tris remembers that she kinda came here to save the world. Oh right! That's what she was doing. It's pretty easy to forget that both of your parents died because your new faction is mind controlling their members, right? Completely understandable. Tobias shuts off the mind control program, freeing all of the Dauntless soldiers. THANK THE LAWD, HE HAS FINALLY BLESSED TRIS WITH SOME GOOD LUCK. But Tobias is talking some mumbojumbo about how he has to get the data from the computer, so Tris lets him do his thang.
They return to Caleb, Peter, and Marcus. At this point I'm not even sure who I dislike more of those last two. Wait a second.. Tobias.. Marcus. Oh dear. Tris what have you done? You didn't even give him a warning or anything.. Smoooooooth. It's okay though, because she is totally ready to stand up for Tobias. She gives him a fair amount of sass before they decide to board the train.
Off to Amity they go, a place they are certain they will be safe. Or at least the safest place for now I guess. So now to try to make sense of this cliff hanger of an ending. The book ends before they reach Amity. The last thing we know is that Marcus, Peter, Caleb, Tris, and Tobias are on the train. Dauntless and Abnegation are pretty much screwed over. I'm wondering what the other factions will do about that. So many unanswered questions. But there is a silver lining, and it is known as "a sequel". Insurgent here I come!
"I reach into my pocket and take out the hard drive that contains the simulation data. I turn it in my hands, letting it catch the fading light and reflect it. Marcus's eyes cling greedily to the movement. 'Not safe,' I think. 'Not quite.'"
Hahah just kidding, I wouldn't do that to you! Not after you've put up with my nonsense for this long! But guess what everyone. TRIS DOESN'T DIE. (Insert clip of "I Will Survive" here.) I'm sorry, I can't be serious to save my life.. But Tris can.. OMG I'm laughing at my own jokes again. I really need to get to sleep. Guys, guess what else. Tobias is free and he loves Tris. He loves her so much that her voice is what freed him from the awful simulation. DAWH. If only that stuff happened to me.. Oh wait.. Never mind. I don't really want to be held at gun point by a crazed version of my boyfriend.
After the happy reunion happens after all, Tris remembers that she kinda came here to save the world. Oh right! That's what she was doing. It's pretty easy to forget that both of your parents died because your new faction is mind controlling their members, right? Completely understandable. Tobias shuts off the mind control program, freeing all of the Dauntless soldiers. THANK THE LAWD, HE HAS FINALLY BLESSED TRIS WITH SOME GOOD LUCK. But Tobias is talking some mumbojumbo about how he has to get the data from the computer, so Tris lets him do his thang.
They return to Caleb, Peter, and Marcus. At this point I'm not even sure who I dislike more of those last two. Wait a second.. Tobias.. Marcus. Oh dear. Tris what have you done? You didn't even give him a warning or anything.. Smoooooooth. It's okay though, because she is totally ready to stand up for Tobias. She gives him a fair amount of sass before they decide to board the train.
Off to Amity they go, a place they are certain they will be safe. Or at least the safest place for now I guess. So now to try to make sense of this cliff hanger of an ending. The book ends before they reach Amity. The last thing we know is that Marcus, Peter, Caleb, Tris, and Tobias are on the train. Dauntless and Abnegation are pretty much screwed over. I'm wondering what the other factions will do about that. So many unanswered questions. But there is a silver lining, and it is known as "a sequel". Insurgent here I come!
"I reach into my pocket and take out the hard drive that contains the simulation data. I turn it in my hands, letting it catch the fading light and reflect it. Marcus's eyes cling greedily to the movement. 'Not safe,' I think. 'Not quite.'"
Chapter 38
No happy reunion here. Nope nope nope. (I definitely said this in a Ducky from The Land Before Time voice. Hopefully someone can understand my crazy references.) Tobias is still under the simulation brought on by the serum he was injected with. This poses a little bit of a problem.
There is plenty of fighting and Tris realizes that she doesn't stand a chance against him. The only way win is to snap him out of the simulation. She is begging and pleading him to wake up, to snap out of it. She is trying everything she can to get through to him. She knows he is in there somewhere. The way this way described made me think of those cheesy exorcism movies where they think they can perform an exorcist by yelling, "I know you're in there!" Oh well. I suppose one could try.
She has him at gun point and it isn't until then that she realizes there is no way she can kill him. It is simply our of the question. She recalls wise words from her father: "There is power in self-sacrifice." YEP. THAT'S RIGHT. SHE HANDS HIM THE DANG GUN. She feels the cool metal against her temple and hears the click of a bullet entering the chamber. And then.....
THE CHAPTER ENDS.
"I can't kill him. I am not sure if I love him; not sure if that's why."
There is plenty of fighting and Tris realizes that she doesn't stand a chance against him. The only way win is to snap him out of the simulation. She is begging and pleading him to wake up, to snap out of it. She is trying everything she can to get through to him. She knows he is in there somewhere. The way this way described made me think of those cheesy exorcism movies where they think they can perform an exorcist by yelling, "I know you're in there!" Oh well. I suppose one could try.
She has him at gun point and it isn't until then that she realizes there is no way she can kill him. It is simply our of the question. She recalls wise words from her father: "There is power in self-sacrifice." YEP. THAT'S RIGHT. SHE HANDS HIM THE DANG GUN. She feels the cool metal against her temple and hears the click of a bullet entering the chamber. And then.....
THE CHAPTER ENDS.
"I can't kill him. I am not sure if I love him; not sure if that's why."
Chapter 37
So before, when I said she needed all the help she could get, I guess I was forgetting one thing. Marcus. Of course he has to insist on coming along. He definitely just needs to shut up and get out of my life. (Please someone tell me they realized that was a Napoleon Dynamite reference. You will be my hero.) Tris doesn't have much of a choice, so it looks like she's stuck with him. But, on the flip side, she has her father and Caleb with her as well.
The next part is funny. All of the things Tris has done before, she now gets to watch the others go through for the first time. The first obstacle is boarding the train. Marcus doesn't know when to keep his big mouth shut and makes some condescending comment about Tris regretting her decision to join Dauntless. Oh give it a rest Marcus, you're just mad because no one likes you. Sorry not sorry!
But now, an even more frightening test. Jumping onto the roof of a building; the same one Tris jumped onto her first day as an initiate. Everyone makes it okay, except for Marcus. He dangling from the edge, being held up by Caleb and Mr. Prior. The voice in Tris's head is shouting "fall, fall, fall!" I can't say I wasn't thinking the same thing. Unfortunately, we aren't blessed with that kind of luck, and he doesn't die yet. Now, for the leap off the building and into the net! Also unfortunate, Marcus survives this test too. They kill off everyone else in this book, and they couldn't spare us the trouble of having to deal with his existence? Jeez louise.
Now, they've got be sneaky. Real sneaky Charlie. (Two references in one post? New record?) They follow Tris's lead into the Dauntless compound. But you are never going to guess who they run into on the way there! It's our favorite Dauntless member! NOT. Yup, you guessed it. Peter. Tris is so thrilled to see him that she shoots him right in the arm. He isn't under the mind control, and since he is a whining baby, they forced to take him with them. Tris's father kinda ticked me off a little. He tends to Peter's wound as if Peter were his own child. Dang Abnegation tendencies. He doesn't think it was necessary to shoot Peter, but I strongly disagree with him. So does Tris. She shows him no mercy, as she shouldn't.
Peter helps lead them to the control room, but then is forced to stay outside of the building with Caleb and Marcus. It's just Tris and her father on this mission. The dynamic duo I suppose! The elevator reaches the eighth floor and they are bombarded by guards. Her father knows the only way she will make it to the control room is if the guards are distracted. Oh lord no. He runs into the middle of the guards' firing range and is shot down. WHY?! Both parents in one day? Has she not been through enough already?! But she can't stop now. And who better than Tobias to be manning the control room.
"For a second I almost feel bad for him, but then I remember Edward.."
The next part is funny. All of the things Tris has done before, she now gets to watch the others go through for the first time. The first obstacle is boarding the train. Marcus doesn't know when to keep his big mouth shut and makes some condescending comment about Tris regretting her decision to join Dauntless. Oh give it a rest Marcus, you're just mad because no one likes you. Sorry not sorry!
But now, an even more frightening test. Jumping onto the roof of a building; the same one Tris jumped onto her first day as an initiate. Everyone makes it okay, except for Marcus. He dangling from the edge, being held up by Caleb and Mr. Prior. The voice in Tris's head is shouting "fall, fall, fall!" I can't say I wasn't thinking the same thing. Unfortunately, we aren't blessed with that kind of luck, and he doesn't die yet. Now, for the leap off the building and into the net! Also unfortunate, Marcus survives this test too. They kill off everyone else in this book, and they couldn't spare us the trouble of having to deal with his existence? Jeez louise.
Now, they've got be sneaky. Real sneaky Charlie. (Two references in one post? New record?) They follow Tris's lead into the Dauntless compound. But you are never going to guess who they run into on the way there! It's our favorite Dauntless member! NOT. Yup, you guessed it. Peter. Tris is so thrilled to see him that she shoots him right in the arm. He isn't under the mind control, and since he is a whining baby, they forced to take him with them. Tris's father kinda ticked me off a little. He tends to Peter's wound as if Peter were his own child. Dang Abnegation tendencies. He doesn't think it was necessary to shoot Peter, but I strongly disagree with him. So does Tris. She shows him no mercy, as she shouldn't.
Peter helps lead them to the control room, but then is forced to stay outside of the building with Caleb and Marcus. It's just Tris and her father on this mission. The dynamic duo I suppose! The elevator reaches the eighth floor and they are bombarded by guards. Her father knows the only way she will make it to the control room is if the guards are distracted. Oh lord no. He runs into the middle of the guards' firing range and is shot down. WHY?! Both parents in one day? Has she not been through enough already?! But she can't stop now. And who better than Tobias to be manning the control room.
"For a second I almost feel bad for him, but then I remember Edward.."
Monday, May 20, 2013
Chapter 36
The Dauntless soldiers are running towards Tris and my adrenaline is sky high. They fire at her, but luckily they miss. She snaps. "They killed my mother." My heart gets sad every time I have to remember that. POOR NATALIE. She shoots back at them and hits one evidently as there are only one set of footsteps remaining. But as she turns to face her pursuer, it's like a freight train hits her. It's Will. It's him or Tris. Tris has to live.. She is the only hope. Poor, poor Will. And Christina.. If she finds out, she is going to be heart broken. Oh dear, when does the agony end?!
FINALLY, she makes it to the building that lucky Abnegation members are taking shelter in. She's reunited with her father and Caleb. It is such a happy moment during such a horrendous tragedy. They briefly discuss the information they know and there are even a few heart felt words from her father. (Audience: AWH!) But now that she in a sheltered area, her wounds need to be tended to. As if being shot isn't enough, I guess it hurts even more to have the bullet taken out. My mind went off on a tangent and now I'm stuck here wondering what would happen if you left a bullet in you? Would you die? Would it get infected? Wait. FOCUS. There are more important issues at hand. Keep it together Sonya.
Oh no.. Now Tris has to tell her father and Caleb the tragic news. This would honestly be the hardest thing in the world for me to do. There is no way I would be able to see the expression on their faces after finding out their beloved mother, or wife, is now gone. But they take it surprisingly well, probably because they are still in survival mode. Of course, since we are all well aware of the fact that this book is Satan himself, the bad only worse. Who other than Marcus himself would be in the shelter with Tris. He tries to be a know it all and Tris totally shows him up. Serves him right. Time for another one of Tris's ever-famous plans, right? She is going to need all the help she can get.
"I'm factionless now."
"No you aren't. You're with us."
FINALLY, she makes it to the building that lucky Abnegation members are taking shelter in. She's reunited with her father and Caleb. It is such a happy moment during such a horrendous tragedy. They briefly discuss the information they know and there are even a few heart felt words from her father. (Audience: AWH!) But now that she in a sheltered area, her wounds need to be tended to. As if being shot isn't enough, I guess it hurts even more to have the bullet taken out. My mind went off on a tangent and now I'm stuck here wondering what would happen if you left a bullet in you? Would you die? Would it get infected? Wait. FOCUS. There are more important issues at hand. Keep it together Sonya.
Oh no.. Now Tris has to tell her father and Caleb the tragic news. This would honestly be the hardest thing in the world for me to do. There is no way I would be able to see the expression on their faces after finding out their beloved mother, or wife, is now gone. But they take it surprisingly well, probably because they are still in survival mode. Of course, since we are all well aware of the fact that this book is Satan himself, the bad only worse. Who other than Marcus himself would be in the shelter with Tris. He tries to be a know it all and Tris totally shows him up. Serves him right. Time for another one of Tris's ever-famous plans, right? She is going to need all the help she can get.
"I'm factionless now."
"No you aren't. You're with us."
Chapter 35
You thought the Fear Landscape was the last of Tris's biggest fears, right? WRONG. She wakes up in a tank that is filling with water. Oh lawd when does it end?! Have you no mercy on this poor girl? But she has come so far, she can't just quit now. She stands up to find she was sitting in a pool of her own blood. Gross.. I'm wondering how much blood she is losing, because realistically it couldn't be that much, or else she probably would have died by now. Granted she was only shot in the shoulder. ANYWAY, to make matters worse, there is a video camera in the corner of the tank. Of course it isn't sadistic enough as it is. Let's just make it worse. I'm sorry, but Veronica Roth must really have a twisted sense of humor.
Tris attempts to break the glass, as this is how she faced this fear before. But in the real world, that type of business doesn't work. She has given up trying to escape and does her best to relax. I am impressed by the mental control she has over her emotions. She spends her last moments reminiscing of her childhood and better times than the present. BUT WAIT. Things can't end now. Her mom swoops in to save the day like a total bamf. Thank you lawd, you have answered my prayers! She just waltzes in and shoots the tank like it's no big deal. She takes Tris with her and they make a pretty sweet escape. Her mom even shoots some Dauntless guards. You go Natalie.
She tells Tris to find her father and Caleb, and then hands her a gun. Where is she getting all of this?! But hold on. Major plot twist.. TRIS'S MOM IS DIVERGENT. Oh my goodness, the world makes sense now. I understand everything. She transferred to Abnegation because she knew she could keep her secret on the down low there. But now, prepare to have your heart broken. Although she may not truly be Abnegation, she sure is selfless. Natalie sacrifices herself in order to keep Tris safe. She is shot by the Dauntless soldiers while trying to buy Tris time to sneak away. It's okay to cry.
"Pain stabs through me as if everything I am made of collapses, my entire world dismantled in a moment."
Tris attempts to break the glass, as this is how she faced this fear before. But in the real world, that type of business doesn't work. She has given up trying to escape and does her best to relax. I am impressed by the mental control she has over her emotions. She spends her last moments reminiscing of her childhood and better times than the present. BUT WAIT. Things can't end now. Her mom swoops in to save the day like a total bamf. Thank you lawd, you have answered my prayers! She just waltzes in and shoots the tank like it's no big deal. She takes Tris with her and they make a pretty sweet escape. Her mom even shoots some Dauntless guards. You go Natalie.
She tells Tris to find her father and Caleb, and then hands her a gun. Where is she getting all of this?! But hold on. Major plot twist.. TRIS'S MOM IS DIVERGENT. Oh my goodness, the world makes sense now. I understand everything. She transferred to Abnegation because she knew she could keep her secret on the down low there. But now, prepare to have your heart broken. Although she may not truly be Abnegation, she sure is selfless. Natalie sacrifices herself in order to keep Tris safe. She is shot by the Dauntless soldiers while trying to buy Tris time to sneak away. It's okay to cry.
"Pain stabs through me as if everything I am made of collapses, my entire world dismantled in a moment."
Chapter 34
"Divergent rebels," a Dauntless leaders declares. "Yes, I can see that." Jesus Jeanine, you have such a way with words.. Every single time she opens her ugly mouth (her mouth isn't actually ugly, I just don't like her) she finds a new way to make me hate her. Congrats. You deserve an award Jeanine. It's all good though, because Tobias throws the sass right back at her. "Your powers of deductive reasoning are stunning. Consider me awed." God dang boy, you must have your sassy pants on today. I love it!
Tobias suggests just getting his and Tris's murders out of the way, but Jeanine keeps stringing them along. Tobias doesn't let up and keeps stabbing at her every word. Tris must have gotten angry too because she can't keep her mouth shut. But then she goes to far. She pulls out the Tobias's dad card.. Oh hell naw girl. You did NOT just go there. Her evil runs just as deep as her stretch marks. LOLOL I'm laughing at my own joke right now. I'm sorry, I can't handle myself.
They find out that Tris and Tobias are being held as guinea pigs basically, test subjects to use new forms of the serum on. Because Jeanine enjoys dealing people when they are without the use of their brain, she has to find a way to create a serum that the Divergents cannot become immune to. But that isn't possible. So she does the next best thing. She is going to give them a serum that creates a simulation, confusing them and making their minds switch enemies and friends. Oh dear lord, save us now.
Tobias is set to be guinea pig number one, and Tris is going to be disposed of because of her injury. (Pretty sure I forgot to mention Tris got shot in the shoulder. Woops.) Jeanine is messed up. I genuinely think she has a mental disorder based on how sadistic she is without even realizing her own actions. Tobias goes all Casanova and kisses Tris one last time before he is injected. At least she will have a good memory of him.. The memory of him almost choking Jeanine is probably a good one too! But suddenly, he is transformed. He no longer recognizes her. My poor heart. In his eyes, he has to attack her. Oh lawd have mercy on Tris's poor soul.
"I bite a hand that belongs to the Dauntless man on my right and smile as I taste blood."
Tobias suggests just getting his and Tris's murders out of the way, but Jeanine keeps stringing them along. Tobias doesn't let up and keeps stabbing at her every word. Tris must have gotten angry too because she can't keep her mouth shut. But then she goes to far. She pulls out the Tobias's dad card.. Oh hell naw girl. You did NOT just go there. Her evil runs just as deep as her stretch marks. LOLOL I'm laughing at my own joke right now. I'm sorry, I can't handle myself.
They find out that Tris and Tobias are being held as guinea pigs basically, test subjects to use new forms of the serum on. Because Jeanine enjoys dealing people when they are without the use of their brain, she has to find a way to create a serum that the Divergents cannot become immune to. But that isn't possible. So she does the next best thing. She is going to give them a serum that creates a simulation, confusing them and making their minds switch enemies and friends. Oh dear lord, save us now.
Tobias is set to be guinea pig number one, and Tris is going to be disposed of because of her injury. (Pretty sure I forgot to mention Tris got shot in the shoulder. Woops.) Jeanine is messed up. I genuinely think she has a mental disorder based on how sadistic she is without even realizing her own actions. Tobias goes all Casanova and kisses Tris one last time before he is injected. At least she will have a good memory of him.. The memory of him almost choking Jeanine is probably a good one too! But suddenly, he is transformed. He no longer recognizes her. My poor heart. In his eyes, he has to attack her. Oh lawd have mercy on Tris's poor soul.
"I bite a hand that belongs to the Dauntless man on my right and smile as I taste blood."
Chapter 33
Oh no.. Things are about to get serious, so hold on to your
seat ladies and gentlemen. When I read this chapter I must have had my mind in
the gutter because when Tris is talking about how she hears squeaking
mattresses and then sees Will and Christina dressing, I assumed the worst.
Sorry for that, but I feel that part could have been made a little more clear.
Straying away from my inappropriate tangent, it turns out that the Dauntless have all been
turned to zombies basically. They are controlled by the transmitters that they
had been injected with the day before. Tris saw that one coming. You go Tris!
However, predictions are useless now, because the worst has already begun. I'm imagining a full out zombie apocalypse at this point. I really can't wait to see what they do in the movie for this part. I feel that a very large portion of it will be dedicated to this section, as the movie is never like the book. But wait a second... How does Tris know they are all sleep walking? Even better question, why isn't she? Yup, I bet you guessed it. DIVERGENCE. It is all making sense as to why being Divergent is dangerous. It prohibits the leaders from using you as a pawn to get what they want. You have the ability to think for yourself and they can't stand that. This honestly made me think of a documentary we watched in history about North Korea. The more brain washed they can get people, the easier it is to get them to follow your each and every command. Anyhow, she has to find a way to fit in, or at least pretend to.
She tries to march in unison with the other Dauntless members as they make their way to a stock pile of arms. They each take one and continue onward to board the train. Oh dear lord this is getting too suspenseful for me. But guess what! Since this book has screwed Tris over countless times, it is going to give her some good luck to make the playing field even. She stands next to Tobias on the train. Hallelujah thank the lawd. Guess what else! He's Divergent too. DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING DID YA? Actually you probably did.. This book is a tad bit predictable at points. Their arrival in Abnegation makes me stomach drop. Tris and Tobias create a plan (go figure). Before she can reach her family, she witnesses a Dauntless soldiers murder an Abnegation leader. The soldier is Tori. They are going after leaders, so Tris's father is in great danger. HURRY TRIS, HURRY! But like I said, this book constantly screws Tris over, and Eric finds out that her and Tobias are immune to the mind control. They are forced to surrender their weapons and are basically taken custody.
"You won't shoot me," Eric replies.
"Interesting theory," I say.
Chapter 32
The scene changes from Tobias’ bed room (SO SCANDALOUS.. jk
nothing happened) to their walk to the banquet. Once they arrive, they part
ways and head off to their respected tables. I’m wondering when they will be
able to be couple publicly, if ever I guess. Back with Christina and Will, Tris
and her friends discuss what the future has in store for them. The subject changes
to Fear Landscapes. Christina asks Tris why the leaders were laughing while
watching hers. Oh my goodness, I couldn’t contain my laughter at that part.
Good luck getting out of that one Tris. She ends up telling the truth because
why not I guess?
Something shocking happens.. The Dauntless are quiet. WHAT?
That’s unheard of. There is a reason however; Eric is going to announce the
rankings of the initiates, determining who will become members, and who will
not.
1. Tris
2. Uriah (YAY! I like him.)
3. Lynn
4. Marlene
5. Peter (Oh well, at least he is below Tris!)
6. Will
7. Christina
The other initiates are irrelevant (that’s a bit harsh, but
you know, sorry not sorry) because they don’t mean a thing to the plot and Tris
doesn’t know who they are. But you know what this means? Drew and Molly aren’t
members. They have now been deemed factionless. SUCK IT. This is why I believe in Karma. Although, that
doesn’t explain how Peter got in. Oh well, his time will come I suppose. But
before this action packed chapter can come to a close, Tris realizes something
awful. She has figured how the Erudite will get the Dauntless to fight.
“You beat them!” he shouts back. He releases me, laughing,
and runs into a crowd of Dauntless-born initiates.
Chapter 31
PHEW! Good news everyone, Tris lives on! Eric congratulates her upon entering the room. "You have successfully completed your final evaluation." Even though I hate Eric, hearing those words from him sent a wave of relief over even me! But she isn't quite done yet. She must be injected with another serum. This one is a new Dauntless standard, its purpose being a tracking device in case a member goes missing. Tris is suspicious.. "And I am supposed to be done with those [liquid used for simulations]."
Anyway, she has plenty of other things to do today, so she continues on her merry way. She is stopped by Tobias. (I've finally conformed, but that doesn't change the fact that I still hate calling him that.) He congratulates her, but tells her that he didn't see her simulation.. Thank goodness, because Tris was definitely worried about what he knew of it. It's funny how that's what is on her mind, because he asks her to spend time with him alone before the banquet. I am laughing at her at this point.
He starts to kiss her, but she can't take it and pulls away from him. He seems angry that she won't tell him what's wrong, but she finally admits what she is worried about. It's a good thing she does too, because I was worried that they were going to break up.. Well I'm not even sure if they are dating.. Anyway, not the point! Tobias says a few pretty harsh things, even though he doesn't intend for them to come off sounding that way. Tris tells him she is going to leave. It broke my little heart because that's EXACTLY how I respond when people start getting upset with me.. Poor little Tris.
She finally admits that he was a part of her Fear Landscape. I think this brings them closer. They show each other their matching Dauntless and Abnegation tattoos. Tobias has the other faction symbols tattooed smaller on his back as well. I like that he values the fact that every faction has something to offer. It makes so much more sense to me to admire parts of other factions rather than bashing what the other factions believe simply because of a silly feud.
"We have each other memorized."
Anyway, she has plenty of other things to do today, so she continues on her merry way. She is stopped by Tobias. (I've finally conformed, but that doesn't change the fact that I still hate calling him that.) He congratulates her, but tells her that he didn't see her simulation.. Thank goodness, because Tris was definitely worried about what he knew of it. It's funny how that's what is on her mind, because he asks her to spend time with him alone before the banquet. I am laughing at her at this point.
He starts to kiss her, but she can't take it and pulls away from him. He seems angry that she won't tell him what's wrong, but she finally admits what she is worried about. It's a good thing she does too, because I was worried that they were going to break up.. Well I'm not even sure if they are dating.. Anyway, not the point! Tobias says a few pretty harsh things, even though he doesn't intend for them to come off sounding that way. Tris tells him she is going to leave. It broke my little heart because that's EXACTLY how I respond when people start getting upset with me.. Poor little Tris.
She finally admits that he was a part of her Fear Landscape. I think this brings them closer. They show each other their matching Dauntless and Abnegation tattoos. Tobias has the other faction symbols tattooed smaller on his back as well. I like that he values the fact that every faction has something to offer. It makes so much more sense to me to admire parts of other factions rather than bashing what the other factions believe simply because of a silly feud.
"We have each other memorized."
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