

Fans of the romance between Four and Tris will find the final installment to be a fitting narrative capping off the series with a reminder of their beginning.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. Following three strong independent stories, the finale The Traitor, and subsequent extra scenes told from Four’s perspective felt a bit cheap and better suited for a fan fiction blog. The final story ties into Tris’ arrival in Dauntless. The result is a new appreciation for the harsh exterior Four portrays in Divergent after discovering the pieces of his training he used to build it. Instead, in a condensed space, readers are treated to a glimpse at the life Tobias was desperate to flee and the emotional backlash of his choice to do so. Dropped inside of the Dauntless world readers are already familiar with from Tris’ initiation, Roth does not waste any time reestablishing the world. The first three stories, The Transfer, The Initiate, and The Son are the strongest portion of the collection. Each of Tobais’ stories span approximately 50 pages, with the additional scenes occupying merely two or three. Set two years before Tris transfers to Dauntless, readers are introduced to the character that fills the cold shell of a man readers came to love in the Divergent trilogy. If Allegiant left you wanting more from Tobias’ perspective, then Four: A Story Collection is the companion novella for you. The four pieces included here - The Transfer, The Initiate, The Son, and The Traitor - plus three additional exclusive scenes, give readers an electrifying glimpse into the history and heart of Tobias, and set the stage for the epic saga of the Divergent trilogy.īook Review: ‘Four: A Story Collection’ by Veronica Roth With her, it might become possible to be Tobias once again.įrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth comes a companion volume to the worldwide bestselling Divergent series, told from the perspective of the immensely popular character Tobias.

With her, the way to righting their world might become clear. The first new initiate who jumps into the net might change all that. Two years later, Four is poised to take action, but the course is still unclear. His decisions will affect future initiates as well as uncover secrets that could threaten his own future-and the future of the entire faction system. Initiation is only the beginning, though Four must claim his place in the Dauntless hierarchy. Newly christened “Four,” he discovers during initiation that he will succeed in Dauntless.
