tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post6127621493493175387..comments2024-03-21T16:50:09.350-04:00Comments on So Obsessed With: A Single Choice Changes EverythingHannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05058757489545239601noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-9935720484606007322014-03-02T19:45:36.805-05:002014-03-02T19:45:36.805-05:00My thoughts are quite similar to yours on this. Pa...My thoughts are quite similar to yours on this. Part of me did hate the ending, but I do agree that it makes sense. I do think this was the weakest book in the series, but still overall liked it, and can't wait to see the movie!Shoshanahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707241263291051104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-1056276617523750942014-02-20T16:30:34.599-05:002014-02-20T16:30:34.599-05:00I read Divergent forever ago but heard such off-pu...I read Divergent forever ago but heard such off-putting things about Insurgent that I held off until I could read the final two books at once. But then Allegiant came out and I heard all the bad things and thought it wasn't worth it. Your review has me thinking I should give it another go though, and possibly attempt a re-read first as well. Great review. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964968798310433317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-47403630720009172432014-02-19T10:49:53.409-05:002014-02-19T10:49:53.409-05:00We've already discussed how I felt about Alleg...We've already discussed how I felt about Allegiant, so you already know. But I love the way that you expressed it in your review! I do kind of wish I'd re-read the first two in preparation for this one, as that might have changed my reading experience overall. But yes, this one just does not have the same allure as its predecessors. It might have to do with the additional POV (which wasn't all that distinct), the new facts (which were way too much for a series ender). While I will always love the first book, I too would be a little hesitant about recommending this one to others just because of this ending.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-4295060266905648762014-02-18T17:23:10.152-05:002014-02-18T17:23:10.152-05:00I'm glad that I'm not the only one who fel...I'm glad that I'm not the only one who felt that way about Allegiant! While sad about the ending, it seemed fitting. But then, I was not hugely attached to this series as a whole either, so maybe that's why I didn't throw my book across the room haha. My issues were more along the lines of pacing, and <i>definitely</i> the two POV's. I was constantly having to flip back to the beginning of a chapter to remember who was talking!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058009271288566400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-54109689053838568402014-02-17T21:13:41.472-05:002014-02-17T21:13:41.472-05:00I actually read this book not knowing any spoilers...I actually read this book not knowing any spoilers, which was a relief. But it also made that shocking ending even more devastating for me. I wasn't expecting it at all!<br />I do think that Roth knew where she wanted the story to end, but to me it wasn't a necessary sort of ending. Yes, there are hints (in hindsight I can admit that), but I don't think that sort of ending was actually needed to prove the points that Roth wanted to make. I just think she really, really wanted it to end that way and so forced her story to make some strange contortions to have it fit.<br />I was definitely disappointed with Allegiant, but I am glad you enjoyed it! It does seem to be a very divisive series now that it's complete - and for good reason!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-48810034598773939832014-02-17T21:04:27.859-05:002014-02-17T21:04:27.859-05:00I haven't read this series - dystopians are th...I haven't read this series - dystopians are the ONE genre that I haven't ever been able to get into. I have heard about the ending to this one, and I've heard a lot of people's thoughts on it. <br /><br />Sometimes, with books that I'm really stressed about, I actually LIKE knowing what the ending is. When I'm reading, it's so much more about the journey, than the big reveal/surprise. So when I'm all stressed sometimes I can't enjoy the book because I'm all stressed. So knowing a major part of the ending can help me relax and enjoy the rest of the story.<br /><br />That said, there are some books that I like not knowing what will happen. For example, Harry Potter. I think that maybe this series is like that. So sorry the ending bit of spoiled for you. But glad you decided to read it anyway, and for the most part liked the book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-83537159474701591092014-02-17T11:58:42.600-05:002014-02-17T11:58:42.600-05:00It would be interesting to reread the series knowi...It would be interesting to reread the series knowing what happens to see all the clues and hints and such! <br /><br />I agree that the POVs weren't different enough to warrant having two POVs (which is how I guessed how it ended). <br /><br />I wasn't in love with the ending (not even really in like with the conclusion in general), but it does make sense and I respect that. Lisa Schenstedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394196334860848380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-26301755861325282112014-02-17T06:59:17.801-05:002014-02-17T06:59:17.801-05:00My thoughts were pretty similar, the info dumping ...My thoughts were pretty similar, the info dumping was definitely unfortunate. I must do a re-read of them all and get a clearer overview of the whole picture. Lovely review Hannah Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067909250927892061noreply@blogger.com