The difference between the monitor screen and the plot in Allegiant is that there is never a flat or dull moment. The book starts off where the second one left off, destruction and war in the city, unknowing whats outside. Of course the author turns the story around and the main characters leave the city into an unknown world. The author states, "There is only one question left. Cara asks it: 'When should we go?' And I volunteer an answer: 'Tomorrow night'"(Roth 47). This quote sums up Tris who was saying that they should leave the city as soon as possible. Not only does it show Tris's eagerness, but it shows her desperation. And that is a key correlation between Tris and the main theme in the book. Veronica Roth, the author makes it a key to show Tris's desperation to correlate it with desperation in society. The author is trying to say that society sometimes does desperate things that don't necessarily need to be done. Later in the book we find out that these people were put in the cities for experiments and we realize it was just desperation for an excuse.
Immediately the book grabbed my attention as much as the others in the series and it has been hard to put down. What makes the book interesting is that it is written in the point of view of the two main characters. One chapter it might be Tris's point of view, the next Tobias's. This affects the book a lot. Not only does it provide more insight but it makes the book more entertaining. Having both points of view opens up the book to new insight and new thoughts. Point of view is a key part of a story and it is smartly used by Veronica Roth.
Tobias says, "I can't move, can't speak. She chose me. She chose me" (Roth 291). This quote sums up my reading experience with this book so far. When I sit down to read it I just wanna relax and focus not talk or be distracted by other things. Also, as surprised as Tobias sounds I read the book turning pages and being surprised. I don't want to take away too much of your time nor of mine, and quite frankly I want to get back to reading so, until next time!
David,
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an amazing book! I have never read any of the series, but it has been recommended to me many times, as you said. It is great that the book has "captured" you in such a way that you can't put it down. From your summary, it definitely sounds like something I would want to read. I love when books are written from different points of view, and I will sometimes even pick a book based off of that. Enjoy the rest!