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Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can't wait. In just a few weeks she'll have the operation that will turn her from a repellent ugly into a stunning pretty. And as a pretty, she'll be catapulted into a high-tech paradise where her only job is to have fun.
But Tally's new friend Shay isn't sure she wants to become a pretty. When Shay runs away, Tally learns about a whole new side of the pretty world—and it isn't very pretty. The authorities offer Tally a choice: find her friend and turn her in, or never turn pretty at all. Tally's choice will change her world forever....
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Thought-provoking dystopia on beauty and conformity.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in stories that explore societal pressures and the darker sides of a seemingly perfect world, Uglies is a captivating read. Tally's journey into a future where looks determine status is both thrilling and thought-provoking, making you ponder what truly defines beauty and happiness.
