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In this second volume, we continue to follow Tally, who's finally subjected to the surgical operation and becomes "pretty". However, despite being in the group she desired so badly to belong, she realizes that something is wrong, her past isn't very clear until she receives a letter from herself, reminding her of her mission.
The themes and society are given a little more depth in this volume, and we learn as well why are the operations performed. I liked what led to the disappearance of our (cu ...more
The themes and society are given a little more depth in this volume, and we learn as well why are the operations performed. I liked what led to the disappearance of our (cu ...more
Didn't love this one in the series. I thought it glorified some harmful teenage behaviors (without meaning to, likely, but I can see how it could be taken the wrong way). I didn't love the new characters or the "love triangle". And maybe I'm the only one, but I cannot stand Shay's character. I didn't see the same depth from the characters I saw last time. Overall, I found it kind of disappointing, but not so much that I won't be picking up the next one!
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I'm surprised that I waited so long between reading the first book and #2. I really enjoyed this clever and quirky book.
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although i am intrigued by the concept the odd slang is kinda annoying me
I liked Uglies better, but I guess that's the way it usually goes. I liked being able to see the wider Guly/Pretty universe. This is not truly a stand-alone book though, as I felt the ending was really a "to be continued" and I'm now forced to read the third book.
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A great follow-up to Uglies. Like Uglies, it made me ask myself some tough questions about conformity, beauty and subversiveness. This series also presents an interesting view of our world (3 centuries prior to this book).
For some reason, I found this significantly less engaging than the first book. It was still an interesting read, though, and I do want to read book three.
Second in a series - this one was just as fun and heart-breaking as the first. Highly enjoyable.
D'oh! Need to finish this. Maybe. But I kind of get the point.
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Lisa
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