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Specials (Uglies, #3)

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by Scott Westerfeld (Goodreads Author)

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Which is the best: Uglies, Pretties or Specials? Please provide an answer that includes why, without giving spoilers. I have not read specials yet...
Lindsay uglies is the best and they decline from there
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why should i finish the book? is it going to get better?
Sydney Gorelick I agree with Lucy. If you don't like the book, don't finish it. The writing doesn't change much throughout the book, so if you don't like it now, you …moreI agree with Lucy. If you don't like the book, don't finish it. The writing doesn't change much throughout the book, so if you don't like it now, you won't like it later. I like all of it, but that's just me.(less)
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does Tally become a special like Shay?
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Can I read this book without the need to read the books in the series?
zenzeromante No, you wouldn't understand anything because it is all linked to what the characters did in the first two books. …moreNo, you wouldn't understand anything because it is all linked to what the characters did in the first two books. (less)
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How much time has passed since Tally has turned 16? How old is she in this book?
Ingrid She's almost 17 I think. …moreShe's almost 17 I think. (less)
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