First read: 23.01.2009
Comments: Although I liked the philosphical implications of the "Extras" world I still would say the Uglies series would have been better as a trilogy. I think it's greatly Aya Fuse's fault. Aya seems to try to follow the Tally model by being exactly what her society expects of a fifteen-year old girl but, unlike Tally, who ( Read more... )

"Specials" by Scott Westerfeld.

Notes: We endlessly complain about our lacks, often forgetting our gifts are just as painful, Specials reminded me of that, the way the clarity with which this enhanced human beings see the world hurts because they can see all the little defects that most people don’t. Intelligence and knowledge are like that too ( Read more... )

"Pretties" by Scott Westerfeld. Utopia [N10]
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“Uglies” by Scott Westerfeld. Utopia.

Notes: I love it, it’s not perfect, but as it is about not being perfect I find that oddly fitting, and even if you don’t feel compelled to read it (or listen to the audiobooks still up for grabs, gotta join the community for that, though) at least the plot should intrigue you.

It’s very rare when a ( Read more... )