“I think we cry to release the animal parts of us without losing our humanity. Because inside me is a beast that snarls, and growls, and strains toward freedom, toward Tobias, and, above all, toward life. And as hard as I try, I cannot kill it.”
This book is the second installment in a dystopian series, continuing the story of a young protagonist navigating a world torn apart by conflict and oppression. The narrative explores themes of courage, friendship, and the struggle for freedom in a society where the lines between right and wrong are blurred. more
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
“Wanting to cry doesn't mean you can.”
“I am afraid that if I start to sob, I will never stop until I shrivel up like a raisin.”