Specials (Uglies, #3)
by Scott Westerfeld
Specials by Scott Westerfeld holds a well received rating of 3.77 out of 5, based on 139.2K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 384 pages.
About Specials
"Special Circumstances": The words have sent chills down Tally's spine since her days as a repellent, rebellious ugly. Back then Specials were a sinister rumor -- frighteningly beautiful, dangerously strong, breathtakingly fast. Ordinary pretties might live their whole lives without meeting a Special. But Tally's never been ordinary.And now she's been turned into one of them: a superamped fighting machine, engineered to keep the uglies down and the pretties stupid.The strength, the speed, and the clarity and focus of her thinking feel better than anything Tally can remember. Most of the time. One tiny corner of her heart still remembers something more.Still, it's easy to tune that out -- until Tally's offered a chance to stamp out the rebels of the New Smoke permanently. It all comes down to one last choice: listen to that tiny, faint heartbeat, or carry out the mission she's programmed to complete. Either way, Tally's world will never be the same.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Scott Westerfeld |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 384 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.77 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 139,168 |
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What genre is Specials?
Specials is categorized as Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Specials worth reading?
Based on 139.2K reader ratings, Specials has an average score of 3.77 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Specials?
Specials has 384 pages.
Who wrote Specials?
Specials was written by Scott Westerfeld. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for Specials?
The ISBN-13 for Specials is 9780689865400.0.
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