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“What?" I ask. "I'm developing a theory." "And it is?" She picks up her hamburger, grins, and says, "That you have a death wish.”

Quote by Veronica Roth

Book:Divergent Series Ultimate Four-Book Collection: Divergent; Insurgent; Allegiant; Four

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Divergent Series Ultimate Four-Book Collection: Divergent; Insurgent; Allegiant; Four

The Divergent Series Ultimate Four-Book Collection is a comprehensive compilation of the first four novels in Veronica Roth's acclaimed series. The series is set in a futuristic Chicago where society is divided into five factions: Abnegation, Candor, Dauntless, Erudite, and Amity. Each faction represents a particular virtue. The collection follows the story of Beatrice 'Tris' Prior, a young woman who discovers she is divergent, meaning she does not fit neatly into any one faction. The series delves into themes of identity, the struggle for individuality, and the fight against oppressive systems. more

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Veronica Roth (born August 19, 1988) is an American novelist best known for her bestselling Divergent trilogy, which includes Divergent, Insurgent, and Allegiant. The series, set in a dystopian Chicago, explores themes of identity, choice, and societal structure. Roth graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in creative writing. She published Divergent at age 21, and the series has sold over 40 million copies worldwide, inspiring a successful film franchise. Roth continues to write and lives in Chicago with her family. more

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