Veronica Roth is an American novelist and short story writer known for the 'Divergent' book series, which was later adapted into movies. She has published several other novels, including 'Carve the Mark' and 'Chosen Ones'.
Veronica Roth was born on August 19, 1988, in New York City.
She wrote the first draft of 'Divergent' while studying at Northwestern University in 2010.
'Divergent' was published in 2011 and became a bestseller, leading to a movie adaptation in 2014.
Roth has since published several other books, including the 'Carve the Mark' duology and 'Chosen Ones' in 2020.
Author of 'The Hunger Games' book series, which also had successful movie adaptations.
Author of the 'Harry Potter' book series, which became a cultural phenomenon with movie adaptations, theme parks, and merchandise.
Author of the 'Twilight' book series, which was adapted into movies and gained a strong following, particularly among young adults.
A dystopian science fiction series set in a divided society where individuals are grouped based on their personality traits.
A science fiction duology set in a galaxy with a prophecy that two fated individuals will bring peace or destruction.
A fantasy novel following a group of heroes who defeated a dark lord ten years ago and now struggle to find purpose in their normal lives.
Veronica Roth's writing style is known for its fast pace, action-packed scenes, and emotional intensity. She often switches between multiple points of view and uses first-person narration for her main characters.
Veronica Roth has said that the idea for 'Divergent' came to her in a college psychology class, where she learned about personality tests and the concept of conforming to societal norms. She was also influenced by her love of science fiction and dystopian stories.
There are three books in the 'Divergent' series: 'Divergent', 'Insurgent', and 'Allegiant'. There is also a companion novella called 'Four: A Divergent Collection'.
Yes, the 'Divergent' series was adapted into a movie franchise starring Shailene Woodley and Theo James. However, the series was not completed on film due to poor box office performance.
Yes, some authors with similar themes and writing styles to Veronica Roth include Suzanne Collins ('The Hunger Games'), James Dashner ('The Maze Runner'), and Marie Lu ('Legend').