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: Ugly world, Pretty read
Summary: 5 Stars
When I read the first paragraph, I thought this was going to be another lame teen novel. So don't judge it on the first paragraph. After that, I was instantly hooked on this post-apocalyptic novel about a world in which everyone is surgically made to be "pretty" when they are 16. The world in which all the "uglies" and "pretties" live is very well developed, with original details, innovations, and flaws. The writing is effortless and I enjoyed the characters. The novel is not exactly unpredictable; yet, I was hooked from start to end.
If you like science fiction, I found a Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. short story called "Harrison Bergeron" that is similar in theme, except that instead of trying to raise everyone up to the standard of equality, the future world is bringing everyone down to a generic level.
Definitely check it out!
Book Review: wow. words cannot describe how amazing this book is.
Summary: 5 Stars
This series is absolutley wonderful. I read the entire series (minus extras) in less than a week. Once you start reading it you cannot put it down. Tally is a girl any one would inspire to be. She is strong, and courageous. Tally gives any one that reads this book hope in the world. even though the series is classified as sci-fi it could not be any closer to the truth. It is crazy how real this book seems. Read this series before you die.Book Review: Very original...
Summary: 5 Stars
I was required to read this book for a college children's literature class. I had my doubts at first, but I fell in love with this book. The futuristic society is so interesting and the little gadgets are entertaining. I loved everything about this book. It has many life lessons that can be learned in a fun way. Beauty isn't all it's cracked up to be. I think Scott Westerfeld did a great job at coming up with these fantastic ideas. Uglies is definitely the best in the series. Book Review: Uglies
Summary: 4 Stars
Tally can't wait the three months until she's sixteen, when her surgery transforms her into a pretty. Most people can't wait to get a drivers license, but in Tally's world turning sixteen is a life changing experience. You go from extremely ugly to beyond attractive. This operation gives you wider eyes, healthier skin, and fuller lips. In Prettytown you don't work, your only job is to have an outstanding time! Tally's friend Paris just went off to the new Prettytown and she can't wait to join him. Weeks before she is able to turn pretty, she meets a new friend, Shay. Shay has decided that she does not want to become pretty. Tally's new friend is making her have second thoughts about turning pretty. Shay is trying to show Tally that not everything in Prettytown is pretty. Now Tally is stuck with deciding if she wants to stay ugly with Shay or becoming stunningly gorgeous with Paris. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an adventurous novel. It is a science-fiction book, but on each page you will feel the excitement and drama. The Uglies has now inspired me to read Scott Westerfeld's other novels. Book Review: a little tedious at the end
Summary: 3 Stars
I really liked the Uglies book. I think it's so wonderful of a message to give our vain society. I read though the book quickly until the end. I thought it beat around the point of what I suspected was coming; Tally turning Pretty. Honestly I didn't read the last 20 pages or so, it got into too much action sequences without really moving forward. I think the author could have just shorten it and really given a power-punch ending. I have the next book, the Pretties and still think Scott Westerfeld is a talented writer!