Extras (Uglies, #4) in Addicted to YA

Nov 02, 2010 Angie Taylor rated it liked it

This is the last in the ugly series, and it was a fun way to end the series. I think the "end of the world"/"no hope for humanity" theme in the other books was a little over the top at times, but this book kind of mellowed out some of the previous characters. I enjoyed the series and thought the ideas presented about how parts of society are totally obsessed with looks and social status were very telling. Although some themes I would want older teens to read, other ideas I thought were very prev ...more

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May 07, 2008 Kaitlin rated it it was amazing

The concept of a merit society is interesting, but I think I could have fallen in love with Moggle. How Aya reacts to the fame is a lot like our teen sensations today. They are overwhelmed by the paparazzi and fans, as well as open to attack by anyone for any reason.

Sometimes I wish I lived in the future worlds like this though, just for fun.

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Nov 03, 2007 Melanie rated it really liked it

So I just finished this book, and I found it interesting how close we have several elements of the society that exists in this book. I mean if you think about you tube and all the different video feeds that go out, or the fact that a celebrity will make the front page of a newspaper despite more pressing issues that go on.

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Jun 07, 2008 Joleen rated it it was amazing

This is book four of a series. I had heard many comments on it from kids at school who did not like it as well as the rest. I however really enjoyed it. I just wish they would have finished the book and not left it open so another could be added maybe.

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Feb 25, 2008 Kirsten rated it it was ok

Okay so I know that this was a spin off from the Uglie's series, but I really did not get into this book till Shay, David and Tally showed up. It still was a good read, just not as great as the books before it. ...more

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