Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

341 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

Everybody gets to be supermodel gorgeous. What could be wrong with that? Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can't wait. Not for her license -- for turning pretty. In Tally's world, your sixteenth birthday brings an operation that turns you fr...

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Moods

adventurous 93%
tense 34%
mysterious 33%
dark 20%
reflective 20%
emotional 19%
challenging 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
funny 6%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 38%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 27% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.67

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