Insurgent (novel)
Insurgent is a 2012 science fiction young adult novel by American novelist Veronica Roth and the second book in the Divergent trilogy. As the sequel to the 2011 bestseller Divergent, it continues the story of Tris Prior and the dystopian post-apocalyptic version of Chicago. Following the events of the previous novel, a war now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grows. While trying to save the people that she loves, Tris faces questions of grief, forgiveness, identity, loyalty, politics, and love.
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| Author | Veronica Roth |
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| Cover artist | Joel Tippie |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Divergent trilogy |
| Genre | Science fiction, dystopia, romance, young adult fiction |
| Publisher | Katherine Tegen Books |
Publication date | May 1, 2012 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 525 (first ed.) 568 pp (collector's ed.) |
| ISBN | 0-06-202404-3 (first) ISBN 0-06-223493-5 (coll.) |
| OCLC | 794210765 |
| LC Class | PZ7.R7375 Ins 2012; PZ7.R7375 Ins 2012b |
| Preceded by | Divergent |
| Followed by | Allegiant |
The book was first published on May 1, 2012, by the HarperCollins imprints Katherine Tegen Books in the U.S. and HarperCollins Children's Books in the UK, and a "Collector's Edition" was published on October 30 in the United States. Insurgent received mostly positive reviews from critics, with reviewers praising Roth's writing.
A film adaptation of the novel was released on March 20, 2015.