This is a timely group of books which pokes at and dispels our current societal stereotypes. Uglies (Boxed Set): Uglies, Pretties, Specials (The Uglies) Wonderful collection of great dystopian novels from an amazing author. For me, the constant 'pretty talk' put me off slightly in the second book but I realised that was the exact way I was supposed to be feeling about this society and it really put Westerfeld's ideals into perspective. The saga moves on gradually and you are introduced to Westerfeld's idealistic society and I have to say the world building is fantastic. Tally is awaiting her operation to transform her into a pretty, but upon discovering something about her friend, her operation is withheld unless she can perform a certain action that will prove herself worthy. I had heard amazing things about this series and I have to say I was not disappointed! Scott Westerfeld's idea of beauty being perfection really echo'd the vibes of how some people see society today. Tally (our main character) lives in a futuristic society that acculturates its citizens to believe that they are ugly until age 16 when they'll undergo an operation that will change them into pleasure-seeking pretties.
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