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Reader reviewed by Co-chan

You don't need to be a science-fiction fan to enjoy Uglies. I'm not, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
From the very first page, Westerfield sucks you into the futuristic world of 15-year-old Tally. When you're under 16 in this world, you're an Ugly until you get the operation on your sixteenth birthday that will make you beautiful. Tally is like everyone else, and she can't wait to turn pretty and join her other friends in New Pretty Town. But then she befriends Shay who talks to her about running away. Tally must now choose in between her friend and becoming pretty. And that choice might be taken from her.

The characters are develop very realistically and naturally. The themes of the book are very well represented. Overall this book is a must read.