Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

425 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can't wait. In just a few weeks she'll have the operation that will turn her from a repellent ugly into a stunning pretty. And as a pretty, she'll be catapulted into a high-tech paradise where her only job i...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
tense 33%
mysterious 31%
dark 21%
reflective 21%
emotional 17%
challenging 11%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 8%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 39%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 27% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.66

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