General Analysis
Book Title: The
Uglies
Author: Scott
Westerfeld
Publish Date: February 8, 2005
Genre: Young Adult Dystopia
Plot: In a society that makes
you get a surgery that makes you “pretty” when you turn sixteen, Tally
Youngblood is really excited about her 16th birthday. Until you have this surgery, you are
considered "Ugly". It is a
“perfect” plan that is intended to prevent people for judging others. Just before she turns sixteen and after her
friend Peris has had the surgery, Tally meets Shay, a girl that almost never
lives by the rules of the government.
Will Shay convince Tally that it is not worth turning pretty and that it
is better to run away in hopes of finding a secret society?
Overall Thoughts: This is the second time that I have read this book and I enjoyed it as much, if not more, than the first time that I read it.I really enjoyed the plot and the characters in this book. I also really enjoy the writing style.
In Depth Analysis
To me, this book is a mix of YA contemporary and
dystopia. It is a classic dystopian in
the sense that the story is set in a futuristic society that is supposedly
better than societies of the past, but the society has flaws that the
government is trying to hide. It also
has a very contemporary feel to it. It
has a substantial amount of romance and “girlyness” to it that just makes it
feel very contemporary. It is a great
mix of both of these genres that would seem not to mix well with each other but
go very well together in this book.
My favorite part of this series is the intricate
plot that Westerfeld presents. The plot
is full of so many new concepts and plot twists that are relatable to the
reader and this makes the story an exciting journey. Everything in this book is unexpected.
My second favorite part about Uglies is how well developed each of the
characters are. The reader knows little
about the characters when he or she begins the book, but the reader quickly
falls in love with each of the characters.
Final Statements
Recommended Reading Age: 13+
Overall Rating: 5/5
Future Reviews and Reads
I am currently reading The Reason by William Sirls.
I received this in a giveaway as part of the GoodReads group, Christian
Fiction Devourers. It is a Christian
Fiction novel. I am thoroughly enjoying
this book and hope to be finished with it before the end of the week.
I am also reading a devotional/inspirational
type Christian book entitled A Woman’s
Heart for God: Drawing Closer to the Lover of Your Soul by Sheila
Cragg. It is also very good and gives
great tips on how to become closer to God.
I hope to be finished with this book by the end of the next week.
