Uglies (Uglies Trilogy, Book 1) by Scott Westerfeld Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Uglies (Uglies Trilogy, Book 1)
Book Review: This book is fantastic
Summary: 5 Stars
I never really liked many science fiction books, but this is that and so much more. it has betrayl, hope, romance, jealousy, intrigue, mystery and a depiction of the future that seems quite likely, and realistic. it is strange to find out people in the futures opinion of people today, and what they are led to believe about us.i strongly recomend this book to all readers, not just sci-fi fansBook Review: An Utterly Enjoyable Read
Summary: 5 Stars
"Uglies" is an enjoyable read from beginning to end. At no point of reading this book was I ever bored. The author's style was refreshing and unique, a nice breather from authors with good ideas but a poor way of putting those ideas in an interesting and clever way on paper. I found that Westerfeld's "Uglies" was a book that had both of these important qualities.
This book is fun and light, it's meaning obvious yet not so obvious you wan to put the book down due to boredom. Reading it requires little to no re-reading (you know what it mean, having to read a paragraph over and over again to understand it in full).
This book could easily be compared to "The Giver" by Lois Lowrey (parden me if I spelled her name wrong). Both books have their main characters growing up in utopian societies and realizing that these societies are not all they are cracked up to read. Quite honestly, I'm very much looking forward to reading its sequel, "Pretties".
Book Review: not just for kids
Summary: 5 Stars
I am 37 years old and found this book to be a great read. Not only does the action keep you turning the pages but the subject itself sometimes seems a little too possible.
I am awaiting the next book in the trilogy... To following Tally's life.
Book Review: I'm not a science fiction reader, but....
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay, I'll be the first to admit that sci-fi isn't my thing. However, when I took some quiz that supposedly picks the "perfect" summer read for you, I ended up with Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. I thought the quiz was pretty much bogus, since I DON'T read sci-fi. Well, I went to the bookstore a week or so later and saw this novel on the shelf, so I read the back of it and thought it sounded decent.
Well, Uglies is far more than decent! It's a roller coaster ride of entertainment. I read it in two days, since I really couldn't put it down. Tally's world isn't far from what ours could someday be like, since we already have made plastic surgery a very acceptable thing.
Bottom line? Even non-sci-fi lovers will love this book. I can't wait for the other two in the series (Pretties and Shadow) to come out! I'm a new fan of Scott Westerfeld and I look forward to other novels. And who knows? Maybe sci-fi isn't as horrible as I orginally thought.
Book Review: Really Excellent Book
Summary: 5 Stars
Uglies is one of the best books I have ever read. I like the way the author shows us how much our community is obsessed with what people look like on the outside instead of what we are on the inside. I think every kid 12 and up should read this book. It certainly gives you a new view on our community and beauty.
I can't wait to read the sequel. I hope it will be better then the first. :)