Reviews

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

jmtanner's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

3.0

I thought this was kind of boring, but appreciate that it is a legit middle grade book I could comfortably let my 6th grader read (even if the pretty/ugly themes hit me the wrong way). I might keep going with this series for her sake, but wouldn’t continue on my own.

bridgettearmi's review

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Definitely very YA. But kinda still hits, tbh. 

ashmanzer's review against another edition

3.0

It was different from what I usually read but I found it entertaining enough to start reading the second book, Pretties.

saltculture02496's review

adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I read this in middle school and loved it. I’ve come back to it as an adult and it still holds up really well. 

kaitlyne_sargent's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

mhsenglish's review

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kristenkrae's review against another edition

5.0

This book surprised me by how good it was. There is constant action going on and I couldn't put it down. I really liked the message of how society views people and how people think they NEED to be beautiful just to fit in. However, this book shows how that is not the case.
I enjoyed this book so much I immediately went out and bought the next 3.

jlefae's review against another edition

5.0

I read these in junior high I think. I was obsessed with them. One of those series I wish I could completely forget and read all over again for the first time. I wanted so badly to be a part of this world. I've always had a thing for dystopian utopia type situations. Those are always the best stories to me.

caraeferro's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

3.5 rounded up. I’m super excited to read the rest of the series because i remember this book the most and I don’t remember the other ones from when I read them as a kid. I love a dystopia so this hits that for me. I find Shay to be annoying throughout the novel and was thrilled with the ending because i feel like she got her just desserts lol

irismessenger_'s review against another edition

5.0

This is my favorite YA Dystopian, hands down! If you haven't read it yet, you should.