Very hard to put down! Goodreads gives a great synopsis of this sci-fi page-turner, depicting a future in which everyone gets an operation at age 16 to "turn pretty," and before that, they are known as Uglies. 
 This book begs to be discussed!! In what ways is beauty tied into power? Are diversity and "ugliness" the root causes of conflict? Is life really better when you're pretty??? 
 The chapters are short and fast, and although it's long, it reads very easily. Not to mention the appeal of the gadgets: bungee jackets that bounce you back up if you fall, elevators that move at your command, interface rings that let you order whatever you want, and hoverboards that let you surf through the air (assuming there is metal beneath you to make them work...if not, watch out!). 
 HUGE plot twist before the cliffhanger ending...can't wait to read the sequel, Pretties.