Four: A Divergent Collection
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4.5 • 110 Ratings
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Publisher Description
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!
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Four's story is already achingly familiar to fans of Roth's Divergent his close relationship to protagonist Tris Prior in the author's original trilogy allowed readers to grow fond of this fiercely protective yet guarded character. In this aptly numbered collection of four stories, all told from the perspective of Four (aka Tobias Eaton), readers receive an inside look at how he came to be a Dauntless instructor in the first place, got his name, uncovered the plot by Jeanine Matthews to attack the Abnegation faction, and fell in love with Tris. 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. For those who were brokenhearted to find themselves at the last page of Allegiant, this brief look back through Four's eyes will be a welcome trip down memory lane. Ages 14 up.
Customer Reviews
Loved it
I have read the whole series of divergent and at the end of allegiant I was very sad about the shocking ending and that my favourite book was over. Then I figured out they had a Four series on his perspective. I really like this book and recommend reading it after you have read the whole series of divergent
Action-packed page-turner
These four short stories (or maybe they're considered novellas?) help the fans of Divergent strip away the hidden layers and history of Tobias, a.k.a. Four.
I admit that I have only seen Divergent at the movies. The character Four was enigmatic. The viewer knew there was more than met the eye, but what?
This collection will help readers and viewers alike see into Tobias'/Four's family ties, his reason for leaving Abnegation, his taxing arrival into Dauntless and the friends (and enemies) he made there. In addition, they will learn more about the nefarious Erudite politics.
All in all, these stories are a must for Divergent fans who want to read the story from a different perspective.