The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

The City of Ember

Book of Ember #1

Jeanne DuPrau

292 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction dystopian middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Celebrate a modern-day classic with this DELUXE EDITION, which includes an introduction by Jeanne DuPrau and a brand-new story This highly acclaimed adventure series about two friends desperate to save their doomed city has captivated kids and te...

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Community Reviews

3.76
based on 26,415 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 95%

mysterious: 60%

hopeful: 45%

inspiring: 20%

tense: 20%

lighthearted: 15%

emotional: 12%

dark: 11%

reflective: 10%

challenging: 6%

funny: 5%

sad: 3%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

38% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

55% of readers chose Plot
36% of readers chose A mix
7% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

38% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

85% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
68% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

12% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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