Book description
You've read Divergent. You know the knife-throwing scene. But what if you really understood why Tobias hesitated? That's the magic of this 13-page audiobook-a tiny, perfect key to unlocking his entire journey.
Veronica Roth's Free Four isn't just a bonus chapter. It's the missing heartbeat of the original story. Hearing Tobias narrate his own memories-his fear during initiation, his confusion about Tris, the weight of his past-transforms a pivotal moment into something intimate. The audiobook format? It's genius. You don't just read his thoughts; you hear the tension in his voice, the quiet vulnerability when he admits he's "scared of failing her."
Here's why it matters:
- It humanizes Tobias. We see him not as the stoic Dauntless leader, but as a scared kid who once was the initiate he's now training.
- It deepens Tris's impact. You finally grasp why her courage unsettles him-because it mirrors his own buried fear.
- It's pure emotional payoff. That moment when he says, "I don't want to be the one who breaks her,"? Chills. The audiobook makes it land like a hammer.
Roth's writing is already sharp, but hearing it performed (even by a single narrator) adds layers. You catch the slight pause before "I've never been this scared," the way his voice drops when he talks about his father. It's not just what he says-it's how he says it.
And honestly? This is the Divergent fan's secret weapon. You don't need to reread the whole series. Just press play, and suddenly, everything clicks. The tension between them, the stakes of his choices-it all makes sense. It's proof Roth never wasted a scene; she just gave us the full picture later.
If you loved Divergent, this isn't just a "fun extra." It's the missing piece that makes the whole story feel complete. And at 13 pages? You'll hear it in under 30 minutes. No fluff. Just pure, raw connection.
(And yes, you'll still want to dive into The Fates Divide after-Roth's just that good.)
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience