The Hunger Games Series vs. Divergent Series

[JaimeGeorge]

I think they are quite similar in principle but come on, we cannot expect every book we read to be completely original; I think that is impossible now, every major idea has been written about by someone, whether they are a well known author or not. The Hunger Games and Divergent series were both really good but I'd give the edge to Divergent. I loved them!

[AyeshaDewan]

The two are in fact very similar. But the one major difference I liked about the Divergent series is the lack of a love triangle. Neither Tris nor Tobias ever think they should have been with other people and I really admire that. Katniss, despite being a strong character, annoyed me with her constant back and forth between Gale and Peeta.

[seanthony01]

I personally enjoyed The Hunger Games more than Divergent although I love both.For me Divergent was a little to predictable but The Hunger Games was always surprising. I did however like the Divergent love story better than The Hunger Games one.

[millerkre]

First of all, I want to say that I do not agree with comparing either of these stories to each other.

I have read both series and loved them both equally, yes. But they teach two totally different concepts.

The Hunger Games mainly focuses on fighting for what is right no matter what might happen to you in the end. It teaches selflessness to young readers. While the Divergent series mainly focuses on finding yourself and being brave.

Yes, I understand that these two go hand in hand but in the end if you think about it, they are two totally different ideas.

[Ericaflowers6238]

I have read both of them, and I think they are both very interesting stories with unique ideas. I think that the main difference between the two was that the Hunger Games was adapted into a movie much better than Divergent was. In my opinion the movie of Divergent was rather boring, sad and felt rushed. It lacked the heart and emotion that the book conveyed, and therefore wasn't portrayed as well as it could have been.

[ashleeworsham]

Honestly, I am more of a fan of the Divergent Series. I started reading The Hunger Games but could only make it through the first book. It seemed to lack anything that would push me to read it, whereas with the Divergent Series I'm quite positive I finished it within two days. I felt more connected to that series.

[KNewton]

I have read both series but enjoyed the Divergent series more. I quickly became annoyed with the Hungar Games love triangle and Katniss being oblivious to things. Divergent held my attention and kept me wondering what would happen.

[lilaceverdeen]

I've read both of this series and loved it! They are both dystopian stories with a female protagonist and I think that's the end of the comparison. I love the Hunger Games. The writing style, the characters and their development. But I don't love the Divergent as much as the Hunger Games, I think like is the right word. I like the world building specially the revelation at the last book about the secret of their society.

If I were to compare the two, I would like to compare only one things though tons of things can be compared.

The character development between Katniss and Tris. They both undergo a character development. While Katniss shows the effect of such a traumatic experience in the arena, Tris pursue her goal. Though some liked Tris more than Katniss (because most of them hates Katniss in Mockingjay), I say that both of them became stronger as they develop as a character. How they develop to be a fighter and a hero to their fellow citizen is different but they both reach the same end. They fight no matter what they've been through. They both want to keep their love ones safe. Though their life have a different ending. But honestly I think I can relate more to Katniss if I were to be put in her shoes. I don't think I will do the same as what Tris did if I were in her shoes, I will not be impulsive!

[tigris12519]

Well, I have read both and I enjoyed Divergent more. I was not a big fan of The Hunger Games. They were easy reads but I couldn't stand the main character and she brought down the rest of the book for me. The Divergent series had power to them. There was a tangible fear and pain that you felt throughout all of the books. I choose Divergent.

[aubreejordan11]

*spoilers*
I loved both series so much. I honestly am partial to The Hunger Games. Divergent was so amazing but, like you said, there was so many undeveloped character stories that would have made it better. I am also still pretty upset that she killed off the main character. She pulled the ultimate no no. It has been years and I am still angry. The Hunger Games story line was so much better plotted and had better developed characters. Although it had some very unnecessary deaths as well.. *cough cough* Finnick *cough* Prim....

[Mallory Whitaker]

I'm going to have to go with Divergent because I think it's the more original of the two. The Hunger Games is an Americanized version of Battle Royale. Divergent had more sappy scenes, sure, but I'll take that over a love triangle that continues for three whole books. I just never really cared about Katniss. I cared more about the characters around her and that's problematic for me. Granted, I still read all three books so I enjoyed them enough. Both series had lulls and things I didn't like, as well as things I did like, this choice came down to a choice between both world-building and the protagonist.

[zjones99]

I have read and I am a die hard fan of both series. Story wise I think Divergent takes the cake because of all of the factions and corrupted leadership. However, the Hunger Games has such relatable characters that you find yourself crying when one of them has an unfortunate event. Overall I pick The Hunger Games because it story line is also very interesting and the characters give you major feels.

[Agentmatty007]

I think that they were both fantastic series! They were each equally good in different aspects. Where as the hunger games was actually a dystopian future the divergent series was a test. Another series like the is the "testing" series again I though it was extremely well written!

[Jess__Marie]

In my case, I really liked both series a lot while reading them. However, I have never doubted that I hold more love for the Hunger Games Series. While I really did love reading the Divergent series, I have to admit that a year later, it's not my favorite. Understand, I still like and respect this series, but it just didn't stick with me. The Hunger Games, however, 5 years later, is still one of my all time favorite series, and I still get super excited when someone mentions the movies. With Insurgent, I could have taken or left the movie. I feel like The Hunger Games was just written so perfectly and so capturing to the readers that it will take years upon years to ever fade from my mind.

[keisha_jc]

Honestly, when comparing the series, you can see a large amount of similarities. This begins in the strong female lead and trickles down into the setting of the stories. Both have technological advances and unfair societies that our characters are engaged in and in both we see harsh male characters that are prevalent. To me, the Hunger Games trilogy offered more. Mainly because of my association to the setting in Appalachia. However, the Divergent series fought hard to surpass my passion for the opposing. The Divergent series offered a much more futuristic scene that was hard to see possible, while the Hunger Games stayed connected to its audience by allowing them to deeply connect to the plot. As mentioned before, it is unfair to the authors to compare these books, but it is nearly impossible to stray from such actions. Furthermore, both were great reads and offered many new stances on a society that we can find in classic novels.