Uglies
Like other dystopian novels before it, Scott Westerfeld’sUgliesfeatures a society in which books are banned.
Tally’s newfound friend, Shay (Brianne Tju), has a much different feeling on the matter.
Instead of putting their shared humanity first, survivors built nations and factions based on their differences.
That said, the Transformation was meant to be a great equalizer.
Society’s total ban on books inUgliesensures that no one questions the Transformation.
The Smoke represents an idyllic return to nature, free from the shackles ofUglies' controlling society.
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In a futuristic society where everyone undergoes compulsory cosmetic surgery at 16 to become “pretty,” Tally eagerly awaits her transformation. However, when her friend goes missing, she embarks on a journey that challenges her beliefs about beauty, conformity, and rebellion, ultimately questioning the foundations of their world.
