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Divergent is a 2011 dystopian young adult novel by American author Veronica Roth
. It is the first in a trilogy of novels that also includes Insurgent and Allegiant. Divergent is set in a future Chicago whose population has been divided into five factions based on personality traits. The protagonist, Beatrice “Tris” Prior, must navigate the initiation process for her chosen faction while concealing the fact that she is “divergent,” meaning that she possesses traits from multiple factions. The novel explores themes of identity, conformity, and the dangers of authoritarianism.Explore a full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Tris Prior, and explanations of important quotes from Divergent.