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ginameix's review
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
beccarap1's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ansleygraber's review
5.0
I have to say this is one of my favorite series of all time, and that is saying a lot. Once I started reading, I could not stop. Please read this!!
ataffaro's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
miriam_99's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mrsguin's review
3.0
I'm really leaning towards 3.5 stars for this novel. Don't get me wrong. I enjoyed the novel, and it was a quick, easy read. I am just not sure if I felt the writing was "stellar." I enjoyed the concept of a city built underground as a means to preserve civilization in the face of impending doom, but I am not sure if it was developed enough throughout this first installment. I know this is the first in a series, and I am hopeful that the remaining novels will answer the questions that I have; therefore, I "rounded up" my rating. I will be starting The People of Sparks tonight.
ajay913's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
burlesot's review
4.0
The City of Ember is a tale of both warning and hope. The people of Ember have had nearly all their needs supplied by the builders who stocked the underground 'bunker.' After an undisclosed disaster forces the few surviving humans below ground, the inhabitants have lost any memory of the 'outside' world. 7 generations of humans later, corruption has taken hold and the city is in danger of falling into darkness. Two children discover an ancient manuscript that might lead to the key to the city's future.