Pretties by Scott Westerfeld

370 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Description

In Tally’s world, looks are all that matters. And now that she’s finally undertaken the surgery to become a ‘Pretty’, everything seems perfect: her looks are flawless, her clothes are cool, her boyfriend is totally gorgeous, and she's completely p...

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Moods

adventurous 91%
tense 41%
dark 27%
mysterious 26%
emotional 21%
challenging 14%
reflective 13%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 6%
sad 5%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 29% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.63

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