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Not sure how I feel about this book

July 25, 2011

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I read the book, but I'm still ambivalent about it. It was an ok story, but it lacked something that I can't quite put my finger on.

Emily Heinlen Top 100 Reviewer

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uglies-like

March 22, 2009

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Reader reviewed by stephanie

Is it just me or did this book remind you of the Uglies series? It was like...a reversed version with having a new body being considered as an outcast whereas in the Uglies series, it was considered as the best thing.

What I liked about this book was the Uglies-likeness. I really loved the Uglies series, in case you haven't realized yet. xD There was the sci-fi, the romance, and the ugly reality of human nature. Skinned demonstrated a lot of problems that we have today in society - racism and the fear of science.

However, what I didn't like about this book was the writing style. Personally, I found it kind of bland. I didn't get riveted easily and there were times when I really wanted to put the book down but because of my obligation to Simon Pulse, I kept going. There was no real action or anything in this book; it seemed like one long continuous road. Whatever romance Lia had with either her ex or that new skinner boy, it was very subtle and/or just not interesting enough.

Hopefully, the sequel of this book will demonstrate a little more romantic relationship between Lia and the skinner boy and a little more action [please].

The cover for this book was really intriguing. Especially with the lines and contours and stuff. I thought the cover was very original and, personally, it was what captured my attention.

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Dark, Depressing, Futuristic Sci-fi Book

October 29, 2008

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Reader reviewed by TheBookworm

Dark, Depressing, Futuristic Sci-fi Book

Skinned by Robin Wasserman*
Publication Date: September 2008
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Skinned was a dark, depressing, futuristic sci-fi book told through a unfortunate anger/sad stricken use-to-be popular dead girl. I got half way through it, but I didnt finish it. Life has enough depressing, wearing things, why do I want to read books like that to?

This book is set in futuristic times with new, interesting gadgets and was sometimes confusing because of it. For people who wish to read this book you should be aware of unnecessary, inappropriate sexual content included.

It was unbelievable how unfair, unjust, and almost horrible Lias predicament was. There was so much betrayal, stereotyping, unjustness, and cruel speculation I couldnt even imagine the humiliation, hurt, anger, sadness that weighed Lias heart down. The book is fiction, not even real, but it felt like a cloud was over me while reading it. So strong were the emotions/atmosphere that the person reading it felt the hurtful hailstones of hatred thrown at the main character.

This has no literary importance, but I absolutely love the size of the book. Its bigger than pocket-sized, but smaller than a normal novel. Its stoutness, makes it easy to fit in your hands. Wish all books were this size!

Skinned was a depressing, heavy read that I would suggest to sci-fi readers.

Date Reviewed: October 29th, 2008

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