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dontstopreadin's review against another edition
3.0
“How is it possible to live the same story twice, from different vantage points?” – Four
Four: A Divergent Collection is [a:Veronica Roth|4039811|Veronica Roth|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1363910238p2/4039811.jpg]’s take on the Divergent world from Four’s point of view. This collection of novellas take place prior to Tobias’ transfer, during his initiation and during Tris’ initiation.
I did not expect to like this collection because I was not a fan of Four’s perspective in Allegiant. I found him annoying, whiny and not at all like the character I had originally come to love in Divergent and Insurgent.
Due to these slightly lowered expectations, I was pleasantly surprised with how much I liked these novellas. They weren’t perfect, but I really enjoyed seeing Tobias’ experience before Tris came into his life, because he is obviously a lot more than Tris’ boyfriend.
I found Roth’s writing to be consistent with Divergent and Insurgent, but not with Allegiant. The events lined up nicely with the plots and information we know from Divergent, and I didn’t find any plot holes that arose from the new information we learned from Four’s perspective (though I wasn’t actively looking for plot holes).
Reading these stories had little added value to the world. I didn’t feel like I learned more about the series that was pivotal or exciting to know. Seeing more than just Tobias’ point of view to some things we already saw through Tris’ eyes was enjoyable, but not necessary. You’re not reading this book because you want more out of the story, you’re really only reading these stories for the love of Four.
Overall, if you enjoyed the Divergent world, and want more from it, go ahead and read Four. If you’re expecting this enriching the Divergent world, I wouldn’t get your hopes up.
Four: A Divergent Collection is [a:Veronica Roth|4039811|Veronica Roth|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1363910238p2/4039811.jpg]’s take on the Divergent world from Four’s point of view. This collection of novellas take place prior to Tobias’ transfer, during his initiation and during Tris’ initiation.
I did not expect to like this collection because I was not a fan of Four’s perspective in Allegiant. I found him annoying, whiny and not at all like the character I had originally come to love in Divergent and Insurgent.
Due to these slightly lowered expectations, I was pleasantly surprised with how much I liked these novellas. They weren’t perfect, but I really enjoyed seeing Tobias’ experience before Tris came into his life, because he is obviously a lot more than Tris’ boyfriend.
I found Roth’s writing to be consistent with Divergent and Insurgent, but not with Allegiant. The events lined up nicely with the plots and information we know from Divergent, and I didn’t find any plot holes that arose from the new information we learned from Four’s perspective (though I wasn’t actively looking for plot holes).
Reading these stories had little added value to the world. I didn’t feel like I learned more about the series that was pivotal or exciting to know. Seeing more than just Tobias’ point of view to some things we already saw through Tris’ eyes was enjoyable, but not necessary. You’re not reading this book because you want more out of the story, you’re really only reading these stories for the love of Four.
Overall, if you enjoyed the Divergent world, and want more from it, go ahead and read Four. If you’re expecting this enriching the Divergent world, I wouldn’t get your hopes up.
leslivresdemilie's review against another edition
5.0
C’était incroyable. Tellement heureuse d’avoir retrouvé Quatre et Tris.
Il ne s’agit pas du tome 1 du point de vue de Quatre. On plonge dans son passé; pendant son enfance (Marcus et Evelyn…..), pendant le choix de la nouvelle faction, sa formation ou encore sa rencontre avec Tris.
A la fin, il y a notamment trois passages cultes qui sont racontés du point de vue de Quatre.
Il faut avoir lu la trilogie pour le comprendre selon moi. Ce qui est intéressant, c’est justement de connaître comment se passe l’histoire pour comprendre comment ces moments sont vécus par Quatre et en quoi ils sont différents du point de vue de Tris.
J’en ai beaucoup appris sur son enfance et sa manière de penser. Quatre a été mon premier crush, Theo James en a rajouté une couche et maintenant, après la lecture de celui-ci, j’aime encore plus Quatre.
Pour les gens n’ayant jamais lu/vu Divergente, qu’attendez-vous ?? Pour moi, c’est la meilleure dystopie que j’aie lue !
Il ne s’agit pas du tome 1 du point de vue de Quatre. On plonge dans son passé; pendant son enfance (Marcus et Evelyn…..), pendant le choix de la nouvelle faction, sa formation ou encore sa rencontre avec Tris.
A la fin, il y a notamment trois passages cultes qui sont racontés du point de vue de Quatre.
Il faut avoir lu la trilogie pour le comprendre selon moi. Ce qui est intéressant, c’est justement de connaître comment se passe l’histoire pour comprendre comment ces moments sont vécus par Quatre et en quoi ils sont différents du point de vue de Tris.
J’en ai beaucoup appris sur son enfance et sa manière de penser. Quatre a été mon premier crush, Theo James en a rajouté une couche et maintenant, après la lecture de celui-ci, j’aime encore plus Quatre.
Pour les gens n’ayant jamais lu/vu Divergente, qu’attendez-vous ?? Pour moi, c’est la meilleure dystopie que j’aie lue !
a_strix_named_strix's review against another edition
2.0
I was bored by this book. Everything in here didn't need to exist, half of it was exposition we were told in Divergent, and the other half was utterly meaningless. Maybe if I was a big Four fan, I'd be happier, but I didn’t enjoy this one whatsoever.
cl_critchett's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
justanothersmutreader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
evan_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
crbrodie's review against another edition
3.75
They were good little short stories that help the reader delve deeper into how Tobias came to be. Horrible to relive what he went through with his dad through his version but it was nice to see how he was thinking around Tris.
blackwolfandi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Really liked the fast pace of the book. I also loved to read Four's point of view. It does really complete the Divegrent series tho it was a bit odd for me bc I only saw the movie yet. I am looking forward to read the Divergent series too. I gave it a 4.25 only bc yeah I loved it and everything but this was not a 5 star book (for me). Perfect book for starting to be a bookworm ❤
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Child abuse
Moderate: Blood, Gun violence, and Death
bymeme's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
adriennelarocque's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25