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A review by calistacyq
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
5.0
Descriptive, action-packed and interesting, Uglies by Scott Westerfeld is about a girl who lives in a dystopian society that uses plastic surgery to turn people from "ugly" to "pretty" when they turn sixteen.
Summary: Tally Youngblood is an "ugly". On her sixteenth birthday, she will be able to go through an operation that will turn her "pretty" and allow her to live more comfortably. Then, Tally meets Shay, who tells her about a group of people living outside the system, and her life derails.
Tropes/Genres:
• dystopian
• science fiction
• romance
• insta-love
• young adult
• post-apocalyptic
Review: This is such an interesting book! I like how the author handled the concept of people being grouped into "uglies" and "pretties". The idea of the operation that turns uglies into pretties is so harrowing, seemingly erasing parts of a person that are deemed flawed by the government. For example, scars are removed during the operation, but scars tell stories too. It's an interesting concept.
Tally is such a good main character to follow. She's flawed but likeable. One can tell from a mile away that her mindset is a result of her upbringing. She seems very superficial, dividing people by who's "ugly" and "pretty", but that's how the society she lives in works. It's so nice to see her grow throughout the book after leaving the city and appreciate natural beauty. There's beauty in imperfection too!
It's interesting to see how her worldview keeps getting challenged by people who don't conform to societal norms or share the same ideas. Beauty is not just about one's appearance; it's also in the way that people carry themselves. There's something empowering about confidence.
David is such a sweetheart. I feel so bad for him, but I love how devoted he is to Tally. He trusts her wholeheartedly. He's such a cinnamon roll. I don't even blame Tally for what happened because she was blackmailed, and she didn't even mean for whatever had happened to happen. I love David and Tally despite everything that went wrong because they're good for each other. I love how David made Tally question her worldview and taught her about the old world. I love them for each other.
The concept of the city is insane, and I can't imagine living in a world like that. The Special Circumstances are also kind of scary. You first get introduced to a city that seems to be just all about one's appearance, but this book slowly reveals that it's not what it's all about. The writing is very descriptive, and the pacing is good. The characters are all meaningful in their own way.
I recommend this book to dystopian readers who want to try out the concept of a post-apocalyptic society where people are brainwashed to think they're ugly until they perform cosmetic surgery when they turn sixteen.
Summary: Tally Youngblood is an "ugly". On her sixteenth birthday, she will be able to go through an operation that will turn her "pretty" and allow her to live more comfortably. Then, Tally meets Shay, who tells her about a group of people living outside the system, and her life derails.
Tropes/Genres:
• dystopian
• science fiction
• romance
• insta-love
• young adult
• post-apocalyptic
Review: This is such an interesting book! I like how the author handled the concept of people being grouped into "uglies" and "pretties". The idea of the operation that turns uglies into pretties is so harrowing, seemingly erasing parts of a person that are deemed flawed by the government. For example, scars are removed during the operation, but scars tell stories too. It's an interesting concept.
Tally is such a good main character to follow. She's flawed but likeable. One can tell from a mile away that her mindset is a result of her upbringing. She seems very superficial, dividing people by who's "ugly" and "pretty", but that's how the society she lives in works. It's so nice to see her grow throughout the book after leaving the city and appreciate natural beauty. There's beauty in imperfection too!
It's interesting to see how her worldview keeps getting challenged by people who don't conform to societal norms or share the same ideas. Beauty is not just about one's appearance; it's also in the way that people carry themselves. There's something empowering about confidence.
David is such a sweetheart. I feel so bad for him, but I love how devoted he is to Tally. He trusts her wholeheartedly. He's such a cinnamon roll. I don't even blame Tally for what happened because she was blackmailed, and she didn't even mean for whatever had happened to happen. I love David and Tally despite everything that went wrong because they're good for each other. I love how David made Tally question her worldview and taught her about the old world. I love them for each other.
The concept of the city is insane, and I can't imagine living in a world like that. The Special Circumstances are also kind of scary. You first get introduced to a city that seems to be just all about one's appearance, but this book slowly reveals that it's not what it's all about. The writing is very descriptive, and the pacing is good. The characters are all meaningful in their own way.
I recommend this book to dystopian readers who want to try out the concept of a post-apocalyptic society where people are brainwashed to think they're ugly until they perform cosmetic surgery when they turn sixteen.