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I have mixed feelings about this blockbuster novel. Like a lot of young adult readers, I am not a young adult; but even if I were, I still think my feelings would be muddled. What perplexes me most is the mega-success Divergent and the corresponding series have received for what at well is a good book—not a great book—a good book.I’m not a big literary snob, so for me the writing was fine. What I basically struggled with was the novel’s story structure. Divergent begins out strong. The ritual of choosing your very own faction is a compelling premise, but the author doesn’t give readers much context for understanding why people are being sorted by personality into abnegation, erudite, dauntless, amity, and candor. I’m guessing a lot more explanation is forthcoming in the series.The fact that almost everyone is in cahoots to hide to shelter those who display divergent tendencies (which is to exhibit significant leanings toward more than one personality type) tells me in coming books that this dystopian society will inevitably come to realize that everyone is actually divergent and it’s wrong to pigeonhole people inside one narrowly defined category. I have no idea if I’m correct in my prognostication as I have definitely not read Insurgent or Allegiant, and I probably won’t. The mere fact that being divergent is less every secret and more a subject people just don’t talk about out of fear of repercussions seems to indicate that the “divergent” problem goes much deeper than one girl.So while I found the first 15% of the book intriguing, the center (roughly 75%) of the book moved much slower than I would have expected. Tris’ training and initiation straight into dauntless was more subdued and twisted than energetic and exciting for me. I also found that I was ambivalent about most of the dauntless initiates. The final 10% was full throttle, but also too easily resolved.While some young adult books have broad appeal to all age groups, I don’t believe Divergent will. I loved the Harry Potter series and also The Hunger Games trilogy even though I’m not a big YA enthusiast, and based on my enjoyment of these other novels, I decided to give Divergent a try.I don’t think it’s fair to making comparisons between the various YA franchises beyond the fact that I enjoyed some more than others. So I’ve pondered this for a few weeks to gain a little personal clarity on the issue before writing my review. My assessment is that true YA readers is drawn to the love story between Tris and Tobias.Tobias was actually my favorite character in the book. He had the most depth and more dimension than Tris. He is wise beyond his years as though he is 21 going on 40. Tris’ formidable skills weren’t believable to me, but somehow Tobias’ sage wisdom felt authentic and was a crucial element to the story. I’m hoping that his innate maturity will continue throughout the series because the 21 to 16 age gap is significant and why I can not be a true lover of young adult fiction.I can just imagine a wave of 16-year-old girls bringing home their 20-something boyfriends to their parents as if it were no big deal. Just after all, if it works for Tris and Tobias… right? Well kids, five years isn’t a big deal at 30 and 35, but there are still laws in our ever-eroding society that can put the ass in jail, so be careful in reimagining any Tris and Tobias admiration stories in your own reality. We aren’t living in the post-apocalyptic world… yet.Ultimately, the proof is in the book sales. A lot of men like this novel and it does some sort of lot of things right. I realize my review may read a little negative, but my intention is to be fair and realistic. Divergent is a beneficial book, not a great book.

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