Pretties

Tally and Zane become bubbly through a cure provided by New Smoke. The other Crims are not so lucky. Describe how other characters in the book try to shake off pretty-mindedness and what the consequences of those attempts are.

Tally and Shay begin Pretties as friends, Shay later declares them enemies, and the novel ends with Shay insisting that they are going to be best friends again. Describe the transitions in their relationship. Do they begin or end the novel as true friends?

Compare and contrast Zane and David. What are the similarities or differences in their behavior and actions? What do they each mean to Tally?

Tally dreams that she is a princess trapped in a tower on several occasions. What is the significance of this dream? How do the events of the dream align with events happening in real life?

Dr. Cable tells Tally that the brain lesions are for the good of all society. Tally disagrees. What is the basis of Dr. Cable’s argument? Do you side with Dr. Cable or Tally?

When Tally becomes trapped on the reservation with the ugly villagers, she experiences several things that challenge her worldview. Describe those things and how they challenge her.

In Tally’s world, there are many social groups (Crims, Hot-Airs) but also classifications (uglies, pretties). How does the novel categorize its characters? What is the most important classification the novel presents?

Technology is very important in Pretties. Describe some of the technological advancements the novel presents and how they impact the events of the book or the lives of the characters.