description Insurgent Overview
*Insurgent* is a 2012 dystopian young adult science-fiction novel by Veronica Roth and the second book in the *Divergent* trilogy. After the violence that ends *Divergent*, Tris Prior faces a society in which the faction system is breaking down and open conflict is spreading among groups built around competing ideologies. The story follows her attempts to protect people she loves while confronting grief, guilt, identity, loyalty, politics, and the meaning of being Divergent, so it is intended for readers continuing the series. [Veronica Roth](https://veronicarothbooks.com/books/insurgent/)
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Is Insurgent the second book in the Divergent series?
Yes. Veronica Roth published Insurgent in 2012 as the second novel in the Divergent trilogy, following Divergent and preceding Allegiant.
What happens to Tris Prior in Insurgent?
Tris faces the collapse of the faction system after the violence at the end of Divergent. She and Tobias Eaton become involved in the growing conflict between factions and the forces seeking control of Chicago.
Who are the main characters in Insurgent?
The central characters are Tris Prior and Tobias Eaton, also known as Four. Important supporting figures include Caleb Prior, Christina, Peter, and Marcus Eaton.
Is Insurgent different from the 2015 film?
The 2015 film Insurgent is an adaptation of Roth's 2012 novel, but it changes and compresses parts of the story. Shailene Woodley played Tris and Theo James played Four in the film.
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