Reviews
Divergent fans will thoroughly enjoy this extra bit of backstory, which is filled with names and places that became beloved in Roth's bestselling trilogy. Roth's storytelling retains the same mix of tension, uncertainty, and hope that made the original stories irresistible., "Fans of Divergent who can't get enough--and maybe even the rare reader who missed the first rush--will snap up this relatively stand-alone story collection told from the perspective of Tobias (aka Four)." " -- ALA Booklist "Divergent fans will thoroughly enjoy this extra bit of backstory, which is filled with names and places that became beloved in Roth's bestselling trilogy. Roth's storytelling retains the same mix of tension, uncertainty, and hope that made the original stories irresistible." -- Publishers Weekly, Fans of Divergent who can't get enough-and maybe even the rare reader who missed the first rush-will snap up this relatively stand-alone story collection told from the perspective of Tobias (aka Four).", Fans of Divergent who can't get enough--and maybe even the rare reader who missed the first rush--will snap up this relatively stand-alone story collection told from the perspective of Tobias (aka Four).", Fans of Divergent who can't get enough—and maybe even the rare reader who missed the first rush—will snap up this relatively stand-alone story collection told from the perspective of Tobias (aka Four)."
Synopsis
Fans of the Divergent trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be thrilled by Four: A Divergent Collection , a companion volume that includes four pre-Divergent stories plus three additional scenes from Divergent, all told from Tobias's point of view. This collection also makes a great pick for fans of the blockbuster movies who want to delve deeper into the character played by Theo James. Readers first encountered Tobias as "Four" in Divergent . His voice is an integral part of Allegiant . Readers will find more of this charismatic character's backstory told from his own perspective in Four: A Divergent Collection . When read together, these long narrative pieces illuminate the defining moments in Tobias's life. The first three pieces in this volume--"The Transfer," "The Initiate," and "The Son"--follow Tobias's transfer from Abnegation to Dauntless, his Dauntless initiation, and the first clues that a foul plan is brewing in the leadership of two factions. The fourth story, "The Traitor," runs parallel with the events of Divergent , giving readers a glimpse into the decisions of loyalty--and love--that Tobias makes in the weeks after he meets Tris Prior. Also includes three additional scenes from Divergent , told from Tobias's point of view And don't miss The Fates Divide , Veronica Roth's powerful sequel to the bestselling Carve the Mark, Fans of the Divergent trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be thrilled by Four: A Divergent Collection, a companion volume that includes four pre-Divergent stories plus three additional scenes from Divergent, all told from Tobias's point of view. This collection also makes a great pick for fans of the blockbuster movies who want to delve deeper into the character played by Theo James. Readers first encountered Tobias as "Four" in Divergent. His voice is an integral part of Allegiant. Readers will find more of this charismatic character's backstory told from his own perspective in Four: A Divergent Collection. When read together, these long narrative pieces illuminate the defining moments in Tobias's life. The first three pieces in this volume--"The Transfer," "The Initiate," and "The Son"--follow Tobias's transfer from Abnegation to Dauntless, his Dauntless initiation, and the first clues that a foul plan is brewing in the leadership of two factions. The fourth story, "The Traitor," runs parallel with the events of Divergent, giving readers a glimpse into the decisions of loyalty--and love--that Tobias makes in the weeks after he meets Tris Prior. Also includes three additional scenes from Divergent, told from Tobias's point of view! And don't miss The Fates Divide, Veronica Roth's powerful sequel to the bestselling Carve the Mark!, Fans of the Divergent trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be thrilled by Four: A Divergent Collection , a companion volume that includes four pre-Divergent stories plus three additional scenes from Divergent, all told from Tobias's point of view. This collection also makes a great pick for fans of the blockbuster movies who want to delve deeper into the character played by Theo James. Readers first encountered Tobias as "Four" in Divergent . His voice is an integral part of Allegiant . Readers will find more of this charismatic character's backstory told from his own perspective in Four: A Divergent Collection . When read together, these long narrative pieces illuminate the defining moments in Tobias's life. The first three pieces in this volume--"The Transfer," "The Initiate," and "The Son"--follow Tobias's transfer from Abnegation to Dauntless, his Dauntless initiation, and the first clues that a foul plan is brewing in the leadership of two factions. The fourth story, "The Traitor," runs parallel with the events of Divergent , giving readers a glimpse into the decisions of loyalty--and love--that Tobias makes in the weeks after he meets Tris Prior. Also includes three additional scenes from Divergent , told from Tobias's point of view! And don't miss The Fates Divide , Veronica Roth's powerful sequel to the bestselling Carve the Mark !
