Buchanan is now looking forward to Thursday night, when the characters of her favorite novel will finally come to life.
“It was literally one of the best books I’ve ever read,” she said. “I can’t wait for the release - I just hope they stay true to the book.”
The film “Divergent,” based off the first book of an award-winning trilogy by Veronica Roth, will be premiering on Thursday night.
The story is about a futuristic city that is divided into five factions based off their personalities: Amity, Abnegation, Erudite, Candor and Dauntless.
Depending on what faction they are placed into, community members must live and work at jobs that align with their placement. The factions are needed for a functioning peaceful city.
When power ends up in the wrong person’s hands, the dynamic of the city changes and some citizens are exposed as Divergent, an uncontrollable group that cannot be categorized into one of the pre-set factions.
The book trilogy, which is targeted at young adults, has become increasingly popular in the last couple years.
NCG Eastwood Cinemas employee Heath Sartious said the theater expects a large turnout for the premiere Thursday night.
The movie will premiere at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. in multiple theater rooms.
Political science junior Amani Alayoubi said she plans to break her usual rule of never watching the film version of books she enjoys.
She said she usually is disappointed in the transition from novel to film, but believes “Divergent” will be different than other failed book to movie conversions.
“I’ve followed the movie for months and I think I’ll be satisfied,” Alayoubi said.
Alayoubi, who plans to attend the movie at 11 p.m., said she and four other friends have decided to dress up to represent the different factions.
She plans to dress in bright yellow and orange clothing to represent the peaceful faction, Amity.
“It’s just a fun way to interact with the movie,” she said.
