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Uglies

Uglies
Scott Westerfeld

Uglies is a 2005 science fiction novel by Scott Westerfeld. It is set in a future post scarcity dystopian world in which everyone is considered an "ugly," but then turned "Pretty" by extreme cosmetic surgery when they reach the age of 16. It tells the story of teenager Tally Youngblood who rebels against society's enforced conformity, after her friends Shay and David show her the downsides to becoming a "Pretty," even though it is obvious to most people.

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“Maybe they didn't want you to realize that every civilization has its weakness. There's always one thing we depend on. And if someone takes it away all that's left is some story in a history class.”

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“However stupid the choice seemed, Shay had made it with her eyes open, and had respected Tally's choice to stay.”

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“When she awoke, the world was on fire.”

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“In a world of extreme beauty, anyone normal is ugly.”

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“Now, young lady, I suppose you're here for a work assignment."
Work?" Tally said.
They both looked down at her puzzled expression, and Shay burst into laughter.”

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“I spilled more times than a glass of milk on a roller coaster.”

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“Her only way home was to betray her friend.”

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