(Also, I was inspired by Ted Chiang’s excellent story, “Liking What You See: A Documentary,” about a technology that allows people to switch off their ability to see human beauty, so they can concentrate on the more important aspects of who people are. Sort of like now, when adults try to control how teenagers dress, cut their hair, use make-up, and get tattoos or piercings. And in my future, the local government forces you to have an acceptable face—that is, a certain kind of pretty face. So thinking these thoughts, I wanted to write a future in which these technologies were fairly common. Other people will try to outdo each other, and manipulate themselves in ways that we don’t consider remotely pretty right now. Some won’t change because they’re rich and powerful—like when famous directors go to some fancy Hollywood restaurant in an old T-shirt and baseball cap it shows they can get away with it. So some people stay the way they look, because that’s cool or radical. That will change what we think of as beautiful, and what beauty means to us. Q: How did you get the idea for a futuristic society where everyone is made pretty?Ī: We are definitely heading toward a world in which lots of people will get to decide how they look. Here’s an interview I did about Uglies with Simon & Schuster’s book newsletter for teens. “Just as thrilling as its predecessors, but it’s also a thoughtful novel of ideas, a brilliant parody of the modern obsession with fame.” “This is a thrilling, painful, and ultimately satisfying volume in the best YA science fiction in years.” Just as good as its predecessor, it will leave fans breathlessly waiting for the trilogy’s final volume.” “Riveting and compulsively readable, this action-packed sequel does not disappoint. Uglies and Pretties are both nearly impossible to put down.” His characters are multidimensional, especially Tally, who wrestles with what she has done in the past and what she will be forced to do in the future. “Westerfeld has built a masterfully complex and vivid civilization.
Highly recommended for SF fans or anyone who likes a good, thoughtful adventure.” “This book, the first in a trilogy, asks engaging questions about the meaning of beauty, individuality, and betrayal. Fortunately, the cliff-hanger ending promises a sequel.” “Highly readable with a convincing plot that incorporates futuristic techonologies and a disturbing commentary on our current public policies. “With a beginning and ending that pack hefty punches, this introduction to a dystopic future promises an exciting series.” Here are some trailers for the new books:Ĭlick here for an Uglies reading group guideĬlick here for Uglies discussion questions It used to be a quartet, but now there’s another four books on the way!Īll three books in the new series can be found in physical bookstores and ordered online.
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