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Free Four: Tobias Tells the Divergent Story (Divergent #1.5)
by
Veronica Roth (Goodreads Author)
#1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth retells a pivotal Divergent scene (chapter 13) from Tobias's point of view. This thirteen-page scene reveals unknown facts and fascinating details about Four's character, his past, his own initiation, and his thoughts about new Dauntless initiate Tris Prior.
ebook, 16 pages
Published
August 21st 2012
by Katherine Tegen Books
(first published April 23rd 2012)
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Jun 01, 2012
Michelle's Paranormal Vault of Books
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Here is the free story, of Tobias'(aka Four) point of view of the Knife scene in Divergent.
FREE Four: Tobias Tells the Story (came from Veronica Roth, on Facebook)
I wouldn’t have volunteered to train the initiates if not for the smell of the training room—the scent of dust and sweat and sharpened metal. This was the first place I ever felt strong. Every time I breathe this air I feel it again. At one end of the room is a slab of wood with a target painted on it. Against one wall is a table cover...more
FREE Four: Tobias Tells the Story (came from Veronica Roth, on Facebook)
I wouldn’t have volunteered to train the initiates if not for the smell of the training room—the scent of dust and sweat and sharpened metal. This was the first place I ever felt strong. Every time I breathe this air I feel it again. At one end of the room is a slab of wood with a target painted on it. Against one wall is a table cover...more
See, I thought my Divergent obsession couldn't possibly escalate any further. I mean Fourtris goodness? Check. Kick-ass action? Check. But a scene from Four's POV?
Well...check! This scene (the knife-throwing scene) from Four's POV is literally fangirling material. I read it, sat absorbed in the moment and then started sniffling at the fact Four wasn't real. I love the complexity of his character and how real Four is. And sorry, I can't call him Tobias for some reason; it just sounds better as...more
Well...check! This scene (the knife-throwing scene) from Four's POV is literally fangirling material. I read it, sat absorbed in the moment and then started sniffling at the fact Four wasn't real. I love the complexity of his character and how real Four is. And sorry, I can't call him Tobias for some reason; it just sounds better as...more
Apr 24, 2012
The Cover Contessa
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OMGOSH, how do I love Four, let me count the ways...
It was so great to read this from his POV.
I loved remembering how Tris saw him, how she was annoyed with him because she thought he was being "mean" to her (when in actuality he was trying to save her!).
This just makes me want to read Insurgent even more...I cannot wait until May 1st!
It was so great to read this from his POV.
I loved remembering how Tris saw him, how she was annoyed with him because she thought he was being "mean" to her (when in actuality he was trying to save her!).
This just makes me want to read Insurgent even more...I cannot wait until May 1st!
Oct 03, 2012
Stacia ~ Mistress of Mediocrity
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I just noticed for the first time that there's a comment directly above the review box which asks, "what did you think?"
Here's what I thought : Four! Four! Four! Four!
It's a short story. But man...is this a goodie. I hearts teh Four. That's my official stance.
Did I waste 99 cents on a 14 page story? Maybe I did (because really, this should have been a freebie for as short as it is), but his PoV made my night. I didn't realize he had a witty side hiding under all of that seriousness in book 1. I...more
Here's what I thought : Four! Four! Four! Four!
It's a short story. But man...is this a goodie. I hearts teh Four. That's my official stance.
Did I waste 99 cents on a 14 page story? Maybe I did (because really, this should have been a freebie for as short as it is), but his PoV made my night. I didn't realize he had a witty side hiding under all of that seriousness in book 1. I...more
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Rating: 6/10
"Interesting"
#1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth retells a pivotal Divergent scene (chapter 13) from Tobias's point of view. This thirteen-page scene reveals unknown facts and fascinating details about Four's character, his past, his own initiation, and his thoughts about new Dauntless initiate Tris Prior.
This was interesting. I was very intrigued when I heard about this short book. I wanted to know what Tobias was thinking and how he saw thin...more
Rating: 6/10
"Interesting"
#1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth retells a pivotal Divergent scene (chapter 13) from Tobias's point of view. This thirteen-page scene reveals unknown facts and fascinating details about Four's character, his past, his own initiation, and his thoughts about new Dauntless initiate Tris Prior.
This was interesting. I was very intrigued when I heard about this short book. I wanted to know what Tobias was thinking and how he saw thin...more
Oh man, this was awesome!
But I just wish there was more. Although it was quite lovely seeing things from Four's POV. You know, I've never really swooned over him or found myself connecting to him for some reason. But here I liked him a little more. I particularly enjoyed his observation of the other initiates. I thought that was pretty interesting and informative.
I like that she is not your typical pretty heroine but he finds her determination and solid strength attractive. I can love him a litt...more
But I just wish there was more. Although it was quite lovely seeing things from Four's POV. You know, I've never really swooned over him or found myself connecting to him for some reason. But here I liked him a little more. I particularly enjoyed his observation of the other initiates. I thought that was pretty interesting and informative.
I like that she is not your typical pretty heroine but he finds her determination and solid strength attractive. I can love him a litt...more
May 12, 2012
Sarah Ryburn
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i am rather surprised by the scene choice– in talking with others who've read and loved divergent, the expectation overwhelmingly seemed to be that roth would pick either "capture the flag/ferris wheel" or "the fear landscape." she mentioned both of these scenes as possibilities she considered. on further reflection, i'm thinking that the fear landscape scene wouldn't have given much insight into the relationship– i think tobias would have told us alot about himself but very little about his fee...more
Ugh, I wish there was another edition of 'Divergent' from his POV! This made me want to reread both books again.
Jun 18, 2012
Aditi (READioactive Book Blog)
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All those who have read & loved Divergent by Veronica Roth
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When I read Divergent I was happy and satisfied. In fact I had so much fun reading, that I let pass illogical sequences without shooting them down with disapproval and/or disdain. (Both of which I used to reserve for YA novels. Used to)
Then I came upon this little gem and groaned. 6 pages and this e-book gets over. Four tells more of an incident from his perspective than a 'story'. You're completely left wanting for more!! And what doesn'...more
When I read Divergent I was happy and satisfied. In fact I had so much fun reading, that I let pass illogical sequences without shooting them down with disapproval and/or disdain. (Both of which I used to reserve for YA novels. Used to)
Then I came upon this little gem and groaned. 6 pages and this e-book gets over. Four tells more of an incident from his perspective than a 'story'. You're completely left wanting for more!! And what doesn'...more
May 06, 2012
Micheline
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3.5 stars
This was much too short. Why do authors feel the need to tease us with the male's perspective? I've said it before and I'll say it again: I love reading a beloved female-driven story again from the male's perspective. It's my weakness.
Free Four an ideal excerpt to read before or after Insurgent as a way to better understand Four's character, his thought process and his feelings for Tris. He's a pretty great character, you have to admit and I'm thrilled at any kind of deeper insight int...more
I love how Veronica Roth chose this scene for Four's POV. Most authors who have been releasing scenes from the guy's POV lately, always choose a scene where they were making out or something (in which case she probably would have gone with Chapter 31). Like Clare's An Offering of Moonlight, or Jennifer L. Armentrout's Daemon Extra from Obsidian, which is fun, of course. But this scene of Tobias and Tris is before all that happened. When they were still figuring each other out. It has a range of...more
'I like [this series] too much. There, I said it. But I won’t say it again'. (because I don't need too - it's obvious)
This was good! I'm glad Roth chose this particular scene to give us Four's POV. When reading this scene from Tris' POV, Four seemed like a typical jerk. He taunts her in front of the other initiates, demeans her and intentionally draws blood from her but after reading this, you gain a deeper understanding of why he did what he did. Let's be clear, I'm not saying what he did was right. He should have found some other way to throw the suspicion of him. One that didn't involve him throwing a knife...more
I definitely liked it— I always like hearing from other characters POV, it makes the original story more interesting to reread, because you know what's going on in the other character's head. But it was so short!
And I think it made Four sound younger than I had been thinking of him. And part of that was seeing him through Tris' eyes up until now rather than being in his head, but I like the "older" Four we see in Divergent more than the "younger" more uncertain Four here.
Still though, so glad th...more
And I think it made Four sound younger than I had been thinking of him. And part of that was seeing him through Tris' eyes up until now rather than being in his head, but I like the "older" Four we see in Divergent more than the "younger" more uncertain Four here.
Still though, so glad th...more
oooh Four, how I love you. This short story is awessome! I wish we could have the whole book from his perspective...
I feel like short e-novellas should have their own rating system, because sure they aren't the complete story but they bring something to the table. This story for example brought a LOT to the table when it comes to hundreds of beating hearts who lovingly wait for any mention of Four in Divergent. Free Four is a short re telling of Divergent through Four's eyes, and not just on any...more
I feel like short e-novellas should have their own rating system, because sure they aren't the complete story but they bring something to the table. This story for example brought a LOT to the table when it comes to hundreds of beating hearts who lovingly wait for any mention of Four in Divergent. Free Four is a short re telling of Divergent through Four's eyes, and not just on any...more
I absolutely adore this short piece! I see Four in a different perspective on this part which I find myself smirking/grinning a couple of times.
I love how he describes his love for Tris as: "thing for her". I couldn't help but grin helplessly in front of my laptop.
It's also interesting because you get to know Four better (his thoughts at that moment and his actions as well), you'll get a brief history about Eric's past as an initiate.
I do disagree with some of the readers saying that there shou...more
I love how he describes his love for Tris as: "thing for her". I couldn't help but grin helplessly in front of my laptop.
It's also interesting because you get to know Four better (his thoughts at that moment and his actions as well), you'll get a brief history about Eric's past as an initiate.
I do disagree with some of the readers saying that there shou...more
Mar 03, 2013
Elena (Teenage Bookworm)
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first line of four telling the story: “I WOULDN’T HAVE volunteered to train the initiates if not for the smell of the training room—the scent of dust and sweat and sharpened metal.”
It was really good to hear this from Four's point of view. I would absolutely LOVE if they did a whole book from his view. Like a split view book thing. This first scene where Four really starts to like Tris. And it's so sweet to hear how he says it. I LOVE THIS.
last line: (view spoiler)...more
It was really good to hear this from Four's point of view. I would absolutely LOVE if they did a whole book from his view. Like a split view book thing. This first scene where Four really starts to like Tris. And it's so sweet to hear how he says it. I LOVE THIS.
last line: (view spoiler)...more
Oh My freaking gosh. That was a very good book. I am being my crazy, frazzled, calm-on-the-outside-but-having-a-freaking-party-on-the-inside-self, which is pretty rare and happens only when I am so happy and excited I can't express it :)So, you see, this was a very good book to make me feel that crazy... I loved how Four likes Tris and realizes it long before Tris becomes aware of her own attraction to him. I also liked the snarky, sinical character that is revealed beneath Four's serious demean...more
Apr 26, 2012
Brian
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Recommends it for:
Strong Divergent fans
Recommended to Brian by:
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In terms of prose, this short story was much sloppier-written than Divergent. Then again, what editor sets aside their time to look at promotional bonus chapters? I was also disappointed that V chose to hit the romantic-sexual-tension route rather than provide us with insight on how Four sees the world. His narrating voice was just too similar to Tris's for my liking, as well (same present-tense, short blunt brooding sentences, very little sentiment).
The metaphors were pretty nice though.
I have...more
The metaphors were pretty nice though.
I have...more
Tobias <3 I loved him in Divergent but now I adored him. I thought he was just being mean so Eric won't suspect him, but he is so much better than that :)
a little taste.
Sometimes the alternative POV really works (Graffiti Moon). Sometimes you need to burn it with fire (Midnight Sun).
I liked this and really hope Eric gets a knife to the throat sometime soon.
Sometimes the alternative POV really works (Graffiti Moon). Sometimes you need to burn it with fire (Midnight Sun).
I liked this and really hope Eric gets a knife to the throat sometime soon.
Aaaahhh!! totally loved it! :) I think V. Roth should write a whole book on Four's POV cause this was really really cool.
I want mooooooreeeeeeee
Free Four is a short and welcome addition to the series!
Free Four is a short addition to the Divergent series, written by Veronica Roth. The story narrates chapter 13 of the first book from Tobias’s perspective. The main purpose of this short story, as it appears to be, is to convey to the reader the feelings and thoughts that are overwhelming Tobias. The chapter takes place, just as it did in the first book, in the Dauntless headquarters during the initiation period of the new Dauntless faction...more
Free Four is a short addition to the Divergent series, written by Veronica Roth. The story narrates chapter 13 of the first book from Tobias’s perspective. The main purpose of this short story, as it appears to be, is to convey to the reader the feelings and thoughts that are overwhelming Tobias. The chapter takes place, just as it did in the first book, in the Dauntless headquarters during the initiation period of the new Dauntless faction...more
Is it strange that I'm reviewing Free Four way before I review Divergent?
Maybe.
I only have one thought, regarding this short:
Yes, I was delighted at the romantic bits as much as the next fangirl, but to be honest, the part I enjoyed most was the revelation that Tobias was so disappointed at the path that Dauntless was taking as to decide to become factionless.
Bar for a moment the fact that he decides to stay for Tris, I think it's very telling that he'd decided to leave in the first place. That...more
Maybe.
I only have one thought, regarding this short:
Yes, I was delighted at the romantic bits as much as the next fangirl, but to be honest, the part I enjoyed most was the revelation that Tobias was so disappointed at the path that Dauntless was taking as to decide to become factionless.
Bar for a moment the fact that he decides to stay for Tris, I think it's very telling that he'd decided to leave in the first place. That...more
I wouldn’t have volunteered to train the initiates if not for the smell of the training room—the scent of dust and sweat and sharpened metal. This was the first place I ever felt strong. Every time I breathe this air I feel it again. At one end of the room is a slab of wood with a target painted on it. Against one wall is a table covered with throwing knives—ugly metal instruments with a hole at one end, perfect for inexperienced initiates. Lined up across from me are the faction transfers, who...more
Apr 01, 2013
Cristy M
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Obviously, I read this because I love Divergent. I had also read reviews on B&N stating that it was nothing more than a chapter and nothing more than just Four's version of the knife-throwing scene in Divergent. That said, it's a part of the series so I pulled up a free download from the web even though it was only 0.99 on B&N. I'm glad I didn't pay for this. It's not even a chapter. Really, it's no more than a few pages of a scene and, honestly, if you've finished the first book there's...more
Após a leitura de Divergente acabei por descobrir, por mero acaso, esta pequeníssima história que corresponde a um dos capítulos de Divergente, o capítulo referente à primeira fase da iniciação dos Intrépidos mais precisamente no episódio referente ao atiro ao alvo em que Beatrice a.k.a. Tris se voluntaria para substituir Al quando Eric lhe diz para se colocar em frente ao alvo.
Com esta história é possível compreender melhor a perspectiva de Quatro relativamente à fação em causa, Intrépidos, em
...more
WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?!
Seriously, I was pretty horrified by the glorified violence in Divergent, but this manages to be close to psychotic. Am I supposed to sympathise with this man? He's nasty, completely incapable of making any sort of comment without immediately tacking on some sort of insult, has a very messed up moral core, and is incredibly whiny.
Here's my big issue with this and Divergent. They seem to think that violence is cool, and advocate its use pretty strongly. There's a horrifi...more
Seriously, I was pretty horrified by the glorified violence in Divergent, but this manages to be close to psychotic. Am I supposed to sympathise with this man? He's nasty, completely incapable of making any sort of comment without immediately tacking on some sort of insult, has a very messed up moral core, and is incredibly whiny.
Here's my big issue with this and Divergent. They seem to think that violence is cool, and advocate its use pretty strongly. There's a horrifi...more
Short, sweet and completely poitless, other than convincing me that Four is a spineless sociopath who couldn't string a logical thought if his life depended on it. He's incapable of making a compliment without adding some kind of insult, and he's very fond of giving people nasty nicknames. The inside of his head wasn't a nice place to be.
Other than reinforcing the uber-simplistic character stereotypes from Divergent and giving us a nice strong whiff of Anti-intellectualism, this short also decid...more
Other than reinforcing the uber-simplistic character stereotypes from Divergent and giving us a nice strong whiff of Anti-intellectualism, this short also decid...more
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| What Scene would you want to see in four's pov? | 32 | 138 | May 15, 2013 04:16pm | |
| Who wants more from Four's Point of View?! | 46 | 193 | May 05, 2013 08:29am | |
| Divergence: Free Four | 19 | 205 | Apr 08, 2013 07:28am | |
| Goodreads Librari...: about the Free Four cover | 7 | 195 | Dec 27, 2012 09:33am | |
| Could you connect to Four? | 7 | 57 | Dec 07, 2012 05:57pm |
Veronica Roth is from a Chicago suburb. She studied creative writing at Northwestern University, and wrote DIVERGENT (Katherine Tegen Books, May 2011) and INSURGENT (May 2012). The third and final book in The Divergent Trilogy, ALLEGIANT, will come out on October 22, 2013. In the meantime she will spend endless hours browsing Wikipedia in her pajamas as she eats corn flakes. (Or some other kind of...more
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