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Veronica Roth

    19. srpen 1988

    Veronica Rothová, rodným jménem Veronica Anne Roth (* 19. srpna 1988, New York) je americká spisovatelka a autorka trilogie Divergence.

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    Rezistence
    Divergence 1-3
    Divergentní trilogie + Čtyřka (Box)
    Divergence 1-4
    • 2025

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      • 176 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení

      Set against the backdrop of modern-day Chicago, this contemporary fantasy weaves Polish folklore into a tale of love and sacrifice. The story explores the interplay between ancient enchantments and contemporary life, highlighting emotional depth and the complexities of relationships. With a rich cultural tapestry, it promises to captivate readers with its unique blend of myth and modernity, crafted by a bestselling author known for her engaging narratives.

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    • 2024

      From #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth, When Among Crows is a contemporary fantasy set in Chicago, where creatures from Slavic lore are real and among us, and is a story about the families we build—and the ones we destroy.

      When Among Crows
    • 2023

      Arch-Conspirator

      • 128 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení
      3,5(5272)Ohodnotit

      From the New York Times bestseller of Divergent A thrilling, profoundly moving science fiction retelling of the Greek tragedy Antigone filled with inevitable doom, heart-break and one final act of courage Outside the last city on Earth, the planet is a wasteland. Without the Archive, where the genes of the dead are stored, humanity will end. Passing into the Archive should be cause for celebration, but Antigone's parents were murdered, leaving her father's throne vacant. As her militant uncle Kreon rises to claim it, all Antigone feels is rage. When he welcomes her and her siblings into his mansion, Antigone sees it for what it really is: a gilded cage, where she is a captive as well as a guest. But her uncle will soon learn that no cage is unbreakable. And neither is he.

      Arch-Conspirator
    • 2023

      »Du findest erst heraus, wer du bist, wenn niemand dir zusieht ...« Der neue Roman der Bestsellerautorin von »Die Bestimmung«. Noch vor zehn Jahren strahlte Sonya Kantors Gesicht auf Propagandaplakaten in der ganzen Megalopolis. Sie war die Vorzeigefigur der Delegation – des Regimes, das die Menschen auf Schritt und Tritt überwachte. Doch eine Revolution brachte die Delegation zu Fall, und seitdem fristet Sonya – gemeinsam mit jenen, die dem Regime treu ergeben waren – ein trostloses Dasein in Gefangenschaft. Bis ein einstiger Feind sie aufsucht und ihr ein Angebot macht, das auszuschlagen fast unmöglich ist. Was er ihr nämlich bietet, ist ein Freifahrtschein zurück in die Welt. Doch dafür muss Sonya ein Kind finden – und ein dunkles Kapitel ihrer eigenen Familie ergründen ... Verpassen Sie auch nicht den spektakulären Urban-Fantasy-Standalone »Die Erwählten. Tödliche Bestimmung« von Veronica Roth!

      POSTER GIRL - Wer bist du, wenn dir niemand zusieht?
    • 2022

      For fans of Anthony Marra and Lauren Beukes, #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth delivers a haunting dystopian mystery that explores the expanding role of surveillance on society via one woman who benefited as a child from an oppressive regime as her eyes are opened to the abuses her family, friends, and community perpetrated.

      Poster Girl
    • 2021

      Divergent. 10th Anniversary Edition

      • 544 stránek
      • 20 hodin čtení
      4,2(987)Ohodnotit

      Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Divergent with a special edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling series that captured the hearts of millions of readers and inspired a series of major motion pictures starring Shailene Woodley. This edition features exclusive content from Veronica Roth and beautiful reimagined cover art from award-winning illustrator Victo Ngai. Beatrice Prior's society is divided into five factions--Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). Beatrice must choose between staying with her Abnegation family and transferring factions. Her choice will shock her community and herself. But the newly christened Tris also has a secret, one she's determined to keep hidden, because in this world, what makes you different makes you dangerous. "A memorable, unpredictable journey from which it is nearly impossible to turn away." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "With brisk pacing and lavish flights of imagination, Divergent clearly has thrills, but it also movingly explores a more common anxiety--the painful realization that coming into one's own sometimes means leaving family behind." --New York Times Book Review EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS The Histories of the Factions: Dauntless, Amity, Abnegation, Candor, and Erudite; What's in a Name? Essay

      Divergent. 10th Anniversary Edition
    • 2021

      Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Divergent with a special edition of Four, the fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that captured the hearts of millions of readers and inspired a series of major motion pictures starring Shailene Woodley. This edition features exclusive content from Veronica Roth and beautiful reimagined cover art from award-winning illustrator Victo Ngai. Readers first encountered Tobias as "Four" in Divergent and will find more of this charismatic character's backstory told from his own perspective in Four: A Divergent Collection. When read together, these long narrative pieces illuminate the defining moments in Tobias's life, from his transfer from Abnegation to Dauntless, his initiation, and the decisions of loyalty--and love--that Tobias makes in the weeks after he meets Tris Prior. "The same mix of tension, uncertainty, and hope that made the original stories irresistible. A welcome trip down memory lane." --Publishers Weekly "Fans of Divergent who can't get enough--and maybe even the rare reader who missed the first rush--will snap up this story collection told. It will fly off the shelves and for good reason." --ALA Booklist

      Four: A Divergent Collection Anniversary Edition
    • 2020

      Zachránili svět, ale kdo zachrání je? Od autorky bestsellerové série Divergence. Před deseti lety pět teenagerů poblíž Chicaga porazilo nepřítele, který kolem sebe rozséval destrukci a smrt. Mladší generace jako by si na dny neustálého strachu nepamatovala. Ale Sloane, jedna z party oslavovaných hrdinů, nezapomněla. Na každém kroku ji pronásledují paparazzi a v trýznivých snech dávný nepřítel. Během oslav jeho porážky vyjde najevo mrazivá pravda – vláda temna nikdy neskončila. A noční můry se začnou měnit ve skutečnost.

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    • 2020

      Er würde für sie sterben. Sie würde für ihn töten. Das spektakuläre Finale des Weltbestsellers »Rat der Neun« von Veronica Roth! Das Leben von Cyra und Akos ist vom unausweichlichen Schicksal bestimmt, das die Orakel bei ihrer Geburt geweissagt haben. Demnach wird Akos im Dienst von Cyras Familie sterben. Trotzdem ist seine Liebe zu Cyra ungebrochen. Als deren totgeglaubter Vater Lazmet den Thron wieder für sich beansprucht, scheint Akos' Ende näher denn je. Lazmet beginnt einen brutalen Krieg, und Cyra und Akos sind zu allem bereit, um ihn zu stoppen. Für Cyra könnte das bedeuten, dass sie ihren eigenen Vater töten muss. Für Akos steht das eigene Leben auf dem Spiel. Doch schließlich bestimmt das Schicksal beide Leben auf vollkommen unerwartete Weise … Band 1: Rat der Neun

      Gegen das Schicksal: Rat der Neun