Review: Recreating my Love of this Series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 22, 2014
The Transfer:I really enjoyed reading about Four's assessment and choosing ceremony. The series did well to allude to and describe Tobias' relationship whit his father. However, it was wonderful to really understand him through his point of view. It really shows how the little things like the blue sculpture was a such a rebellious act of both Four and his mother. I read this after I read the series. I think it would be better to read near book one because, as a reader, I already know more than Four by this point.The Initiate:I continue to enjoy Four's story as he learns to hide part of who he is and becomes Dauntless. I recommend reading this after Divergent. Once again, I know a lot more than Four. I like how this story reveals how Tobias changed. It even hints to the back tattoo that he has in the series. Of course, you have to read it to catch the clues in here. It wouldn't hurt to read this first, but it would take away from Tris' story. This is the first real appearance of some of the faults in the system. It is also the first major sign of divergence, yet to be names.The Son:Four's past continues to show signs of whom he chooses to become.  This story is where he is pulled in two new directions, he already refused his father's way in a The Initiate.  He remains a rebel by choosing his own place within, yet out of, the Dauntless faction. He teeters between his his old faction and new faction as he realizes he doesn't want to be classified only as one.  This is symbolized as he begins to get his tattoo that could classify him as a "faction traitor" or even, Tori named it, a Divergent.  Those who are aware during simulations and "refuse" to take one faction.  I enjoyed this story as it brings us closer to the days of Divergent and revelations are made. This story continues to give insight to Four's character and his actions within the trilogy.The Traitor:This conclusion of the Four short stories really walk the reader through some of the same stolen moments with Tris from Divergent.  However, it is from Four's point of view.  It reveals how Four came to rescue Tris while she was being attacked and his view of both their fear landscapes.  It also reveals how Four found out about the attack prior to it happening and how he could not count on the factionless/his mom for support, while his father did not even believe the attack was going to happen although he was suspicious if Max.  I really enjoyed reading Four's perspective of some of the more emotional interactions between him and Tris.  I suggest that you read Free Four before reading this because that was also a scene from Divergent in Four's pov, but it takes place before the events in this text.  This story focuses on Tobias truly becoming brave as he watched the strength and courage of Tris