Specials Book Themes

The novel that I have chosen to discuss is in relation to the area of study of Power and Authority. The novel, from the series Uglies, I have chosen is called Specials, By Scott Westerfeld. The genre of the novel I am currently discussing is a fiction book with some action scenes. The novel was first published in September 2006 by Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Division 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020. One type of power that is represented in this novel is Social power, which is a higher and lower social class often determined by means or wealth. Another type of power that is represented in this book is force, which is a power achieved through threat of an enactment of physical violence.

The plot for the uglies series is about a girl named Tally Youngblood. Throughout the series, we follow Tally Youngblood through a first person perspective, as she tries to overcome different social classes throughout each book, with the next book more exciting and nerve racking experiences take place. The genre of the novel is action, mysterious and suspenseful. This series wasn’t really set in a specific country or place, all I obtain from the book is that it is set on Earth. There is no specific time
Dr Cable had re-engineered all the specials, which made them all have no human emotions or strength. Dr Cable was also the creator of making uglies into pretties. At the beginning of the book, Tally has an encountered with her ex-boyfriend, who is trying to bring down Dr Cables work. Due to this, Tally’s emotions and feelings start to return. Also, Tally’s current ex-boyfriend, who became brain damaged, has recovered, Tally wanted him to join the Specials, so that they could be together again, making Tally not very “icy”. Due to a stupid prank, Tally and her best friend Shay started a war, which they have to