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This first book in Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent trilogy is the novel that inspired the major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Kate Winslet. This dystopian series set in a futuristic Chicago has captured the hearts of millions of teen and adult readers. Perfect for fans of the Hunger Games and Maze Runner series, Divergent and its sequels, Insurgent and Allegiant—plus Four: A Divergent Collection, four stories told from the perspective of the character Tobias—are the gripping story of a dystopian world transformed by courage, self-sacrifice, and love. Fans of the Divergent movie will find the book packed with just as much emotional depth and exhilarating action as the film, all told in beautiful, rich language. The paperback edition includes bonus materials created by Veronica Roth, including her essays on Utopian worlds and how she named the factions, writing tips, a Q&A, a Divergent playlist, faction manifestos, and an excerpt from Insurgent. One choice can transform you. Beatrice Prior's society is divided into five factions—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). Beatrice must choose between staying with her Abnegation family and transferring factions. Her choice will shock her community and herself. But the newly christened Tris also has a secret, one she's determined to keep hidden, because in this world, what makes you different makes you dangerous. Supports the Common Core State Standards
This first book in Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent trilogy is the novel that inspired the major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Kate Winslet. This dystopian series set in a futuristic Chicago has captured the hearts of millions of teen and adult readers. Perfect for fans of the Hunger Games and Maze Runner series, Divergent and its sequels, Insurgent and Allegiant—plus Four: A Divergent Collection, four stories told from the perspective of the character Tobias—are the gripping story of a dystopian world transformed by courage, self-sacrifice, and love. Fans of the Divergent movie will find the book packed with just as much emotional depth and exhilarating action as the film, all told in beautiful, rich language. The paperback edition includes bonus materials created by Veronica Roth, including her essays on Utopian worlds and how she named the factions, writing tips, a Q&A, a Divergent playlist, faction manifestos, and an excerpt from Insurgent. One choice can transform you. Beatrice Prior's society is divided into five factions—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). Beatrice must choose between staying with her Abnegation family and transferring factions. Her choice will shock her community and herself. But the newly christened Tris also has a secret, one she's determined to keep hidden, because in this world, what makes you different makes you dangerous. Supports the Common Core State Standards
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Dystopian fiction and young adult speculative narrative experienced a major surge with the release of the bestselling novel Divergent, which explores a strictly divided society based on personality traits. Author Veronica Roth gained international prominence through this debut trilogy and expanded her bibliography with works such as When Among Crows, Chosen Ones, and Arch-Conspirator. Her dystopian and speculative fiction releases have sold more than 35 million copies worldwide.
Veronica Anne Roth was born on August 19, 1988, in New York City and grew up outside of Chicago, Illinois. She attended Northwestern University, graduating in 2010. While still an undergraduate student, she wrote her debut novel, Divergent, which became a #1 New York Times bestseller upon publication in 2011. The success of the trilogy—comprising Divergent, Insurgent, and Allegiant—led to three major motion picture adaptations starring Theo James and Kate Winslet. She also authored companion works such as Four, expanding on key backstory elements. Roth currently lives in Chicago with her husband, Nelson Fitch, and their dog, writing full-time across young adult and adult speculative genres.
Roth's writing regularly examines social division, political control, individual autonomy, and moral choices under systemic pressure. Her storytelling relies on fast-paced action, high tension, and intimate first-person narration. While her early career established her in young adult dystopian fiction, her subsequent project releases explore adult fantasy, sci-fi duologies, and folklore-inspired urban novellas, analyzing power structures and personal identity.
21 books in catalog
Dystopian fiction and young adult speculative narrative experienced a major surge with the release of the bestselling novel Divergent, which explores a strictly divided society based on personality traits. Author Veronica Roth gained international prominence through this debut trilogy and expanded her bibliography with works such as When Among Crows, Chosen Ones, and Arch-Conspirator. Her dystopian and speculative fiction releases have sold more than 35 million copies worldwide.
Veronica Anne Roth was born on August 19, 1988, in New York City and grew up outside of Chicago, Illinois. She attended Northwestern University, graduating in 2010. While still an undergraduate student, she wrote her debut novel, Divergent, which became a #1 New York Times bestseller upon publication in 2011. The success of the trilogy—comprising Divergent, Insurgent, and Allegiant—led to three major motion picture adaptations starring Theo James and Kate Winslet. She also authored companion works such as Four, expanding on key backstory elements. Roth currently lives in Chicago with her husband, Nelson Fitch, and their dog, writing full-time across young adult and adult speculative genres.
Roth's writing regularly examines social division, political control, individual autonomy, and moral choices under systemic pressure. Her storytelling relies on fast-paced action, high tension, and intimate first-person narration. While her early career established her in young adult dystopian fiction, her subsequent project releases explore adult fantasy, sci-fi duologies, and folklore-inspired urban novellas, analyzing power structures and personal identity.
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