Uglies is the new dystopian film from Netflix that is poised to become one of the most popular titles of 2024. Aimed at a teen audience but with a story that can also interest a more adult audience, Uglies is a film that ranges between dystopia and science fiction and aims to make people reflect on the role of cosmetic surgery, beauty, and perfection. This film is based on a 2005 science fiction novel by American science fiction writer Scott Westerfeld and is the first book in a saga. But how many and which are all the books in this bestseller? Let’s find out together.
Uglies: What is it about?
In a futuristic world that requires cosmetic surgery at 16, Tally eagerly awaits her turn to join the rest of society. But when a friend runs away, she embarks on a journey to save her that turns everything she thought she wanted upside down.
Uglies: The Ending Explained
Uglies: all the books of the saga
The sci-fi saga “Uglies” by Scott Westerfeld on which the Netflix film is based is composed of five novels:
- Uglies of 2005
- Pretties of 2005
- Specials of 2006
- Extras from 2007
- Bogus to Bubbly: An Insider’s Guide to the World of Uglies, 2008
Uglies: the review
Will there be Uglies 2?