A review by bibliosonic
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

2.0

I can see why this book was groundbreaking at the time of publication, but it doesn't hold up well given the breadth and quality of dystopian/sci-fi YA available now. I DNF the first time around (1/5 stars) because I couldn't get past the fatphobia and extremely passe slang. I finally finished it and, though the story is entertaining (and I, admittedly, have now read the whole series...), I can't in good faith recommend it to younger readers. If you're reading it from a critical lens with an appreciation for its role in developing the genre and you can understand its flaws in addition to its storytelling, then I say go for it. I don't recommend it for less critical reading.