Sunday, December 7, 2008
Pretties by Scott Westerfeld
I've recently read the second book in the Uglies series called Pretties. After reading Uglies for class, I was quite excited to pick up the sequel considering the cliff hanger ending of the first book. As I read, I realized more and more the parallels of Tally's world and ours. With shows like Nip/Tuck and America's Next Top Model, it feels like we're heading into a world filled with girls more concerned about being beautiful than having a brain. The second book is much like the first in that it is simply a stepping stone to the third, Specials. I wonder how all of this fame with a movie coming out and all is going to affect book sales. Maybe another Twilight? When I went to purchase Specials I saw another interesting book by Westerfeld that goes along with the Uglies series called Bogus to Bubbly: An Insiders Guide of the World of the Uglies. This book is clearly aimed at those fans who can't get enough and I feel it could be the start if a huge wave of capitalism from the series. Any thoughts?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
I think that it is interesting that you compared the book to Nip/Tuck and America's Next Top Model. I have seen both of those shows and do see how they are somewhat parallel to the idea behind the Uglies and Pretties books. I think it is interesting because as a college student I do not really take both of the shows to "heart" and just watch them to watch. But I think it would be interesting to see what young girls thought of each of those shows. I think that Nip/Tuck might be a little to mature for young girls, but it would be interesting to see what their take or understandings of these shows are.
Post a Comment