A review by applesaucecreachur
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Honestly? I liked it! Pretties is peak YA sci-fi dystopian in its simplicity, approachability, ridiculousness, lukewarm romances, unexpected nuggets of wisdom, and charm. Did Shay ? Sure. Was Tally and ? Predictably. Was the explanation of what made someone "pretty" problematic? Oh, absolutely. But the tale that Westerfield spins is fun and even insightful (though ultimately misguided) in assessing the weaknesses that make topple societies. I'm happy that stories like these exist.
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ultimately feel like a character of plot convenienceSpoiler
David's relationship cookie-cutter and dullModerate: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Body shaming