Short Stories· United States
Divergent / Insurgent / Allegiant / Four (4 Volumes
by Veronica RothAggregate Editorial Score30/100
#200,637of 99,626 books
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Published 2014English
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Few works of short stories have earned the sustained critical attention that Divergent / Insurgent / Allegiant / Four (4 Volumes (2014) by Veronica Roth continues to receive. A landmark work of short fiction, Divergent / Insurgent / Allegiant / Four (4 Volumes by Veronica Roth (2014) demonstrates the power of the short story to capture life's essential moments.
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Veronica Roth published Divergent / Insurgent / Allegiant / Four (4 Volumes in 2014, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of short stories from United States. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 30/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
Readers coming to Divergent / Insurgent / Allegiant / Four (4 Volumes for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at.
Veronica Roth's role in the literature of United States is well established. Divergent / Insurgent / Allegiant / Four (4 Volumes can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
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notable · national
201430
Veronica Roth is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of young adult.
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