 The cover art of The End and Other Beginnings | |
| Author | Veronica Roth |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction, short stories, young adult literature |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Publication date | October 1, 2019 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover), e-book |
| Pages | 272 |
| ISBN | 978-0062796523 |
The End and Other Beginnings is a collection of science fiction short stories for young adults by Veronica Roth. The short stories include a tale of friendship and revenge, plus two of the stories are new additions to the Carve the Mark universe.
Contents
The six stories are:
- Inertia
- The Spinners
- Hearken (previously published in an anthology, as were two others)[1]
- Vim and Vigor
- Armored Ones (set in the Carve the Mark universe)
- The Transformationist (set in the Carve the Mark universe, on a new planet with new characters)
Development of the book
On October 4, 2018, HarperCollins announced a two-book deal with Roth.[2]
In an interview, Roth talked about how her writing has changed: "my process is different now, because I'm learning from each book. I do a lot more planning now, a lot more outlining, a lot more research. I know what questions to ask myself before I start. That's the thing about writing—you can learn a lot from reading, a lot from critique, but you learn the most from actually doing it."[1]
Reception
One reviewer stated, "Though they're all worlds that feel ripe for more storytelling and diving into, each novella has a complete arc."[3]
References
- Scheidler, Ann Marie (September 1, 2019). "When Fantasy And Reality Collide". Country (Magazine) - Barrington Style & Substance. JWC Media. Archived from the original on July 4, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- Kantor, Emma (October 4, 2018). "HarperCollins Acquires Two Books by Veronica Roth". PWxyz. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- Zimmerman, Danielle (October 1, 2019). "'The End and Other Beginnings' book review: Veronica Roth's storytelling shines in this anthology". Hypable. Retrieved October 1, 2019.