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Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
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it was amazing
bookshelves: five-stars, young-adult, romance, science-fiction
Read 2 times. Last read May 11, 2009.

"Uglies" is about Tally Youngblood, who is about to turn sixteen, much to her liking. This is a futuristic novel, and when you turn sixteen you get an operation to make you "pretty". What being pretty means is that you have all your bones taken and ground, your skin re-sized and your whole entire body is basically re-done. Like a huge surgery. The thing is, during her wait to turn sixteen (Tally was the youngest in her group of friends) she meets a girl named Shay, who doesn't want to get the operation. This doesn't make sense to Tally, because ever since she was little she has been told that she was ugly and she herself has accepted it. Shay leaves in the end to go to the Smoke, a place where runaway Uglies stay, and here's the initiating event in the book. Although Tally doesn't go with Shay, the city's Specials, who are like the police offers that keep thing in check, tell Tally that unless she brings Shay back to the city, then she won't get the operation.

I read this book last year and wanted to review it earlier, but was afraid I wouldn't remember everything and not get it done right. What a good thing that I got to read it in school. This was definitely one of the better books that school has provided me with, and reading it the second time was just as great as reading it the first time. Scott Westerfeld describes everything so vividly without going overboard, and the entire theme and message of the book really connected with me, especially in the society we live in today. You must read this book!
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message 1: by [deleted user] (new)

Great review! I have this one, but I haven't read it yet. I have read the first book in his Midnighters series, and I enjoyed it.


 Danielle The Book Huntress You write such good reviews, Thomas.


Thomas Thank you, Eyre. I really want to start the Midnighters series when I have time. And lol Danielle, maybe for a fourteen year old. You're reviews are sooo much better, not even kidding.


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Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "You write such good reviews, Thomas."

You're only fourteen? I teach ninth grade English, and your reviews are written much better than what I see from most of my students.


 Danielle The Book Huntress It's fun writing reviews. You impress me. That's all I have to say. :)


Thomas The thing is, Eyre, that writing these reviews are just a hobby for me (I guess that's the way it is for everybody on this site). So I don't write to my "best", like all that grammar stuff, I pretty much just let go and write whatever I'm feeling about the book. Thank you, both of you =)


 Danielle The Book Huntress :) I agree with you that you have to go with your feelings on the book. If we take the fun out of hobbies, what's the point?


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Devina Exactly.I haven't read this as yet though,I might give it a try.


message 9: by Victoria (new)

Victoria This was a really good review I was debating on whether or not to read it, I'll definatly add it to my to read list :3


Thomas Great! I hope you enjoy it.


message 11: by Erin (new) - added it

Erin iam going to try to read it :3 hehe! i really hope it is good :) i tell you how it goes ;)


Thomas Thanks Erin! I hope you think it's really good too. (:


message 13: by Erin (new) - added it

Erin HeHe:3! I am half way through! <3 it is... interesting to read. i am really enjoying it so far! so how are you :D


Thomas I'm well, busy, but managing. I agree the book is an interesting one. Hope you enjoy it all the way to the end!


message 15: by Erin (new) - added it

Erin yeah :) i am at the point where she is at the smoke! and she is just starting to get used to it! and she also wants to be pretty! intense! what would you do?


message 16: by Erin (new) - added it

Erin HEHE :) SO GOOD!!


message 17: by Rican (new) - added it

Rican How do I read them


Thehungergamesfanofcrazyville Amazing. One of the best books I've ever read. Next to THG


message 19: by Shabana (new)

Shabana love your reviews!


message 20: by Sikai (new) - added it

Sikai I just watched the Netflix adaptation of this book and really enjoyed it. I wonder if should read this book series now! Great review, Thomas!


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