tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post8587642949197676400..comments2024-03-01T22:20:57.445+00:00Comments on The Readers Den: Review: Insurgent by Veronica RothJasprithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-57309057951382733322012-09-30T09:51:40.448+01:002012-09-30T09:51:40.448+01:00I loved Insurgent!! It made me start this Dystopia...I loved Insurgent!! It made me start this Dystopian obsession again, after months of just romance and romance. I felt bad for Tris but I think she needed to get through this phase. And she did it the only way she knew of. Four? Well, I felt bad for him too, because I had a feeling he felt hopeless about Tris - he tried it all and it still didn't work. <br /><br />The ending? Freak show. I was so confused! And still thinking about it. In Erudite they said she was second generation - so who was that woman? Her mother? Her grandmother? geez I want to know so badly!!<br /><br />And also.. my two favourite quotes from the whole book are these two:<br />I do trust you, is what I want to say. But it isn't true - I didn't trust him to love me despite the terrible things I had done. I don't trust anyone to do that,but that isn't his problem; it's mine.<br /><br />“I think that you are the liar!" I say, my voice quaking. "You tell me you love me, you trust me, you think I'm more perceptive than the avarge person. And the first second that belief in my perceptiveness, that trust, that love is put to the test, it all falls apart." I am crying now, nut I am not ashamed of the tears shining on my cheeks or the thickness of my voice. "So you must have lied when you told me all those things... you must have, because I can't believe your love really is that feeble."<br />I step closer to him, so that there are only inches between us, and none of the others can hear me.<br />"I am still the person who would have died rather than kill you," I say, remembering the attack simulation and the feel of his heartbeat under my hand. "I am exactly who you think I am.” <br /><br />Great review!Neahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13388968180535346918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-81462788932324701642012-06-08T22:04:59.321+01:002012-06-08T22:04:59.321+01:00Oh wow that's awesome that you enjoyed it more...Oh wow that's awesome that you enjoyed it more! It was definitely tense and always something happening which I loved! And Four! Gosh this guy is just the best! I know the year long wait is going to be a killer don't worry I'll totally be here for you if you start suffering from Four withdrawals lol Look forward to your review! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-38382740238303045162012-06-08T21:19:04.200+01:002012-06-08T21:19:04.200+01:00I've just finished reading so came to read you...I've just finished reading so came to read your review properly this time! I actually enjoyed it more than Divergent which I wasn't expecting because Divergent was amazing!<br /><br />I did want to scream at Tris at times but I still liked that she followed her instincts at whatever cost. It was hard to read though. <br /><br />I loved Tobias!! The ending totally made up for all the tension and fights between him and Tris. ;)<br /><br />Awesome review Jasprit! I do not know how we will handle the wait for book 3... seriously...Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496883373785959276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-8249124927962766592012-06-07T08:19:28.642+01:002012-06-07T08:19:28.642+01:00I know exactly what you mean Hilda, I think I was ...I know exactly what you mean Hilda, I think I was lucky as I had hardly any time to think about picking up Insurgent or not, so no time to worry about it either! I really hope it lives upto your expectations! Look forward to hearing your thoughts! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-80363372929852654532012-06-07T08:17:26.808+01:002012-06-07T08:17:26.808+01:00Do it do it!! Ajoop lol no pressure! Can't wai...Do it do it!! Ajoop lol no pressure! Can't wait to hear your thoughts! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-61896600695255261592012-06-07T01:38:35.179+01:002012-06-07T01:38:35.179+01:00Aweeeesome review, Jasprit! I know I can always co...Aweeeesome review, Jasprit! I know I can always count on you to read fabulous and deep reviews! <3 I don't know why I haven't read Insurgent yet... well, actually I know. I'm just very scared that it doesn't live up to my sky high expectation! Hopefully I can overcome my fear and find a good corner to read it soon hehe! x)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224746396123025992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-17404970940389004542012-06-06T19:34:59.077+01:002012-06-06T19:34:59.077+01:00*right moment to*right moment toPooja. Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156279672026185014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-74846249239519237622012-06-06T19:34:16.317+01:002012-06-06T19:34:16.317+01:00Fabulous review, Jasprit x) I haven't read Ins...Fabulous review, Jasprit x) I haven't read Insurgent yet. WAIT WHAT, right? I haven't found the right moment too but all of these Insurgent reviews make me want to take the plunge already. A Tris who is not very Dauntless? Another side of Four/Tobias? I want to know what happens as soon as possible! And it's been soo long since I've thought about the secondary characters- it's so great that they play a role in Insurgent too, even though it takes place outside the Dauntless compound and everything. I might cave and read Insurgent tonight- discarding all my other commitments!Pooja. Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156279672026185014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-58177222006810320492012-06-06T17:07:04.175+01:002012-06-06T17:07:04.175+01:00Don't read it Beverley, it does have some spoi...Don't read it Beverley, it does have some spoilers from Divergent! I can't wait to hear what you think of Divergent and Insurgent! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-77619052439087582982012-06-06T16:22:48.693+01:002012-06-06T16:22:48.693+01:00I love this cover...and of course, awesome review!...I love this cover...and of course, awesome review!Shane @ItchingforBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13299725578226281943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-13670365980671473672012-06-06T00:09:02.532+01:002012-06-06T00:09:02.532+01:00I'll have a proper read of your review once I&...I'll have a proper read of your review once I've read Insurgent (which will be this week ahhhh) but I'm so glad you loved it! <3Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496883373785959276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-12003598364176490692012-06-05T23:58:12.159+01:002012-06-05T23:58:12.159+01:00I couldn't quite give this 5 stars either, mos...I couldn't quite give this 5 stars either, mostly because I felt Tris' depression was sort of rubbing off on me. :P I did still really love it though, and I'm glad to see you did too! Let's hope we aren't disappointed with book 3 when it rolls round. :)Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-42346750611440229242012-06-05T22:57:17.201+01:002012-06-05T22:57:17.201+01:00I'm so glad you loved this *almost* as much as...I'm so glad you loved this *almost* as much as Divergent, hun! It let me down, mostly because of Tris being a whinger but it was still a captivating read and I am hoping book 3 is just as good as Divergent!Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-46988005782599914722012-06-05T20:37:41.077+01:002012-06-05T20:37:41.077+01:00I feel like everyone's saying that this one wa...I feel like everyone's saying that this one wasn't as breathtaking as Divergent too, but I'm still SO SO happy that you loved this book too -- because YES, it still had those mind-numbing blows and YES, Four still rocks the world and YES, Tris still expands our hearts and YES, your review makes me want to throw flowers down the aisle! :') <br /><br />Absolutely amazing review, Jasprit! The only downside of finishing a book you've been anticipating for forever is that you have to wait that epic amount of time for the next one x) <3Mimi Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04241457025232914551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-16989076537572589312012-06-05T18:02:55.603+01:002012-06-05T18:02:55.603+01:00I, also, thought that Divergent was better than In...I, also, thought that Divergent was better than Insurgent, but I still enjoyed it. <br />I actually liked seeing this different side of Tris since it made her seem a little bit more humane, I suppose. :)<br />I'm glad you enjoyed this one, Jasprit ! :D<br /><br />I can't wait for that 3rd book either. With an ending like that, you can't help but go crazy waiting for it ! :P<br /><br />Great review, Jasprit :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-44214506213784180642012-06-05T16:59:21.072+01:002012-06-05T16:59:21.072+01:00I'm so so so tempted to read your review (I...I'm so so so tempted to read your review (I've read the first paragraph at least and I'm glad you did enjoy it!), Jasprit but I'm scared there'll be spoilers in it for Divergent... *makes mental note to read it after finishing the first book* Plus, I won Insurgent in another giveaway recently so I'll get to read it right after Divergent!!!! Anyway, fab review was always (the first parag. is awesome by itself so I'm sure the rest is just as wonderful!)Beverleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03592918949547677731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-19385811423602999102012-06-05T16:38:45.671+01:002012-06-05T16:38:45.671+01:00Yay awesome review! I didn't love this quite a...Yay awesome review! I didn't love this quite as much as Divergent but it was still pretty awesome. Character development was great even though Tris could be reckless and irritating. And that ending!! So intriguing I also can't wait for book 3!!Gisellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16953187386418088952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-30060141599001900702012-06-05T15:42:06.340+01:002012-06-05T15:42:06.340+01:00Awesome review, Jasprit! I agree, this book had so...Awesome review, Jasprit! I agree, this book had so many endless twists that kept on surprising me from time to time. Tris behavior did frustrated me a bit but I was glad when she finally woke up and did the right things. And of course, I fell in love with Four all over again. lol! :))Eunicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149413249084973336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-87298464623065224702012-06-05T15:37:59.061+01:002012-06-05T15:37:59.061+01:00I love the quote you choose to start the review! i...I love the quote you choose to start the review! it was so perfect! I haven't read Insurgent yet but I'm glad its still good even though Tris is less strong and resilient. <br />Fantastic review Jasprit!Rachel https://www.blogger.com/profile/05123061163236150743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-68628692930084993012012-06-05T15:14:50.340+01:002012-06-05T15:14:50.340+01:00Wonderful review, Jasprit! I must admit that I was...Wonderful review, Jasprit! I must admit that I wasn't really thrilled with this one (I just finished it today), but I'm obviously the odd one out here and your review made me want to start all over again to see what I missed. I was so frustrated by Tris' behavior, which is what sort of ruined it for me.<br />I love how deeply you experienced this book and I love love love your review!Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-4414132839306793442012-06-05T15:03:27.750+01:002012-06-05T15:03:27.750+01:00I loved Divergent, and I really enjoyed this one t...I loved Divergent, and I really enjoyed this one too, even though it left me a bit confused at times, since there wasn't any recapping. Still can't wait to see how things end for Four and Tris! :)Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-27566419446797345692012-06-05T13:35:39.765+01:002012-06-05T13:35:39.765+01:00Great review Jasprit!! SO happy to see that you lo...Great review Jasprit!! SO happy to see that you loved Insurgent just as much as I did. I agree! There were so many surprises and turns around every corner in this book... I just couldn't put it down!! Roth is such a genius and awesome storyteller. And also I LOVE Tris in this actually. She is so brave and puts herself before others... just what Dauntless was before stupid old hag Eric came along -.-<br /><br />OMFG the ending. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! Wow. I really never saw that coming!! I was so baffled and frustrated but really, ridiculously happy at that moment. I was also grinning from ear to ear because of that fabulous ending!! It was great. But now I am so excited and can hardly wait for the third book. Please, please don't make us wait long, Veronica!!! Lovely review!!! <3The Teen Book Guruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151732420326551011noreply@blogger.com