Pretty - Erkenne dein Gesicht

Scott Westerfeld, 斯科特·维斯特费尔德

  • First published 2005
  • 400 pages
  • German
In a world where becoming "Pretty" at sixteen promises a life of effortless beauty, endless parties, and carefree living, Tally Youngblood has finally achieved her transformation. Her looks are flawless, her social circle is vibrant, and every day is a celebration in a high-tech paradise designed for ultimate happiness. Yet, beneath the surface of this dazzling existence, a persistent unease stirs within her.

A lingering feeling suggests that something significant has been lost, a vital piece of her past that the surgery seems to have erased. When a cryptic message from her former life breaches the walls of her perfect new reality, Tally is forced to confront the true cost of her beauty and the unsettling secrets that underpin her society. As the fog of her "Pretty" mind begins to clear, she must decide if the shimmering facade of her present is worth sacrificing the truth of her past and the promise she once made. This story explores the allure of conformity and the fight for free will in a world where perfection comes with a hidden price.
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This edition
Carlsen Verlag GmbH, 2011
ISBN
9783551310071
Language
German
Original edition Originally published in 2005 · English · Demco Media

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