What's Four's last name?
I have an official response to this question, and it is: you'll find out if you read Insurgent. Although I feel like I should add to that that it's not some huge shocking reveal. It's just that Four is so careful about using his name. He only does it when he has to. So I want you guys to feel the significance of it just like Tris does, even though it's not a shock.
What color is Four's hair?
The first time someone mentioned that I never said what color Four's hair is in Divergent, I refused to believe it. But then I double-checked, and realized that I didn't, actually. So, for the official record, his hair is dark brown.
What's Tris's eye color?
This one I did actually include in Divergent, but it's only there once or twice, so, again for the official record, her eyes are blue.
Who would you cast as Tris/Tobias?
In the past, I've responded to this in a few different ways, depending on my mood. I've said that I don't care who it is, even if they don't look quite right, as long as they're good at acting. (True.) I've said I like "nobodies." (Also true.) And I've said that I think Tris looks like Mia Wasikowska. (Still true.) And that I have no freaking idea who looks like Tobias. (This is the most true.)
Do you intend to write more books after this series?
Yes. But I'm taking one thing at a time.
How many books are in the series?
Some
people ask this, I think, because the faction symbols are on the
covers, and there are five faction symbols (therefore: five books,
right?). But no. There will be three books, that is all.
Loved this FAQ — especially the bit about Four’s name and Tris’s eye color. It’s always fun to see how authors think through those details. I’m working on a fan-inspired gaming site myself, mostly focused on mobile games like Subway Surfers. If anyone’s into fast-paced gameplay like Divergent’s energy, feel free to check it out: subwaysurfersapkworld.com
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I totally agree — it’s fascinating how much thought goes into even the smallest character details. Your gaming site sounds awesome! Subway Surfers definitely captures that same kind of fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled energy.
ReplyDeleteAlways fun to see authors dive into fan questions like this — Veronica Roth’s FAQ is a great reminder of how much thought goes into even the smallest character details. The mystery around Four’s name and the subtle traits like Tris’s eye color show how layered the Divergent universe really is.
ReplyDeleteAlso love her take on casting — choosing talent over looks and embracing “nobodies” keeps the story grounded and fresh. It’s cool to see how she balances fan curiosity with creative control.
If you’re into exploring character mechanics and progression — not just in books but in games too — you might enjoy this breakdown of power-ups and gameplay flow in Subway Surfers: https://subwaysurfersapkworld.com/
It’s a neat parallel to how small traits (like a power-up or a personality quirk) can shape the entire experience.