Series 6, Episode 1: Uglies - Scott Westerfeld

2020-08-24

This fortnight we’re discussing “Uglies” by Scott Westerfeld, the first book in the Uglies Quartet (shout-out to anyone who remembers when this was officially a trilogy). Topic 1: David - Loss of home. Begins at (1:25), CW for loss of parents, loss of home. Topic 2: Tally - Self Esteem. Begins at (11:26), CW for surgery, lack of self-esteem based on looks, intentionally cruel nicknames, systemic cruelty. Topic 3: Tally - Consent. Begins at (25:51), CW for surgery, coercion, lack of consent....

This fortnight we’re discussing “Uglies” by Scott Westerfeld, the first book in the Uglies Quartet (shout-out to anyone who remembers when this was officially a trilogy).

Topic 1: David - Loss of home. Begins at (1:25), CW for loss of parents, loss of home.

Topic 2: Tally - Self Esteem. Begins at (11:26), CW for surgery, lack of self-esteem based on looks, intentionally cruel nicknames, systemic cruelty.

Topic 3: Tally - Consent. Begins at (25:51), CW for surgery, coercion, lack of consent.

Promo for Midwest Meltdown; Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (43:55).

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