Statements (144)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Scott_Westerfeld
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:theatre gptkb:graphic_novel gptkb:book gptkb:film film in development in development for film |
| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
inspired beauty trends.
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Scott_Westerfeld
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:YALSA_Award_for_Excellence_in_Nonfiction
gptkb:Children's_Choice_Book_Awards New York Times Bestseller ALA Best Books for Young Adults Best Book for Young Adults |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Dr._Cable
gptkb:David gptkb:Zane Maddy Shay Peris |
| gptkbp:character_development |
David's leadership
Shay's acceptance of self Tally's awakening Tally's transformation Tally's friendships Tally's moral dilemmas |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
David's idealism
Shay's rebelliousness Tally and David Tally and Shay Tally's naivety |
| gptkbp:conflict |
personal growth
societal pressure personal transformation rebellion against society personal desires vs societal expectations societal norms vs individuality societal pressure to conform government control vs freedom |
| gptkbp:cover_art |
gptkb:Keith_Thompson
gptkb:Rodrigo_Corral |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
generally positive positive reviews |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influence on literature
discussions on beauty standards inspiration for activism influence on film influence on fashion inspired fan fiction. influence on young adult literature inspired cosplay. discussions on beauty influenced fashion trends. discussion on beauty inspired educational discussions. encouraged book clubs. influenced discussions on beauty. led to adaptations in other media. led to merchandise. prompted social media discussions. sparked interest in dystopian themes. influence on fashion discussions |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
social media and beauty culture
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| gptkbp:follows |
Tally Youngblood's journey
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| gptkbp:genre |
young adult fiction
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Uglies
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| gptkbp:influenced |
inspired beauty-related documentaries
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| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
inspired other dystopian novels
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| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Community_Center social commentary |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:body_positivity_movement
teen culture feminist literature real-world cosmetic surgery trends real-life beauty standards young adult dystopian genre real-world beauty standards |
| gptkbp:is_critical_for |
exploration of identity
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| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
consumerism
gender roles peer pressure |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-1-4169-0074-0
978-1-4169-0142-6 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:literary_work imagery foreshadowing |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Tally_Youngblood
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| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:Transformation
gptkb:hospital gptkb:political_movement gptkb:Community_Center gptkb:technology freedom |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
third-person perspective |
| gptkbp:next_edition |
hardcover
paperback |
| gptkbp:notable_story_arc |
coming-of-age story
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| gptkbp:page_count |
425
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| gptkbp:plot |
The impact of technology on society.
The critique of societal norms. The exploration of friendship. Tally's journey to find her friend. Tally's transformation into a ' Pretty'. The conflict between conformity and individuality. The existence of the ' Smoke'. The journey of self-acceptance. The revelation of the truth behind the surgeries. The role of the ' Specials'. |
| gptkbp:plot_twist |
betrayal of trust
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:2005
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Simon_Pulse
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| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
gptkb:fandom
young adults social media discussions book clubs discussion questions thematic essays |
| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Extras
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| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:Extras
Specials Pretties |
| gptkbp:series |
gptkb:Uglies_series
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| gptkbp:setting |
futuristic society
dystopian future |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the ' Pretty' surgery
the Smoke the city vs the wild |
| gptkbp:target_audience |
teenagers
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:political_movement societal pressure beauty standards beauty and conformity |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:TV_series
societal pressure beauty standards |