Sophia C. reviewed on 6/25/2012 + 289 more book reviews

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Uglies is the beginning of a young adult dystopian series with an intriguing premise: what's wrong with everybody perfected with an operation at age sixteen? Fifteen-year-old ugly Tally is eagerly awaiting the operation until she learns about people living outside of the cities, and being forced to infiltrate this renegade group of Smokies when her new best friend Shay runs away to join them. Scott Westerfeld's futuristic dystopian universe raises many questions about our impact on the environment (as Rusties who almost ruined the earth), conformity, and beauty. However, perhaps because it is intended for a young adult audience, these themes seem simplified. Likewise, the plot focuses on one central conflict at one time; Tally can either take this or that fork in the road at each turning point. Nonetheless, since I have the rest of the books, I will continue to read this light, entertaining series.

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