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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
WHERE HAS THIS BEEN MY ENTIRE LIFE!!! I loved this book so much. Like it was mystery Sci fi amd I loved every second of it. I will definitely read the others in this series.
Very good, excited to read the sequel. Somewhat like the Giver but not as good.
I just read this book for a second time (6/22/08). I enjoyed it even more than the first time. I am looking forward to the 4th and final book in the series which is due out in October. Great easy read.......very fun and thought provoking.
I just read this book for a second time (6/22/08). I enjoyed it even more than the first time. I am looking forward to the 4th and final book in the series which is due out in October. Great easy read.......very fun and thought provoking.
Just finished this book and I LOVED it - I need more! Can't wait to continue the series.
I have to admit that I saw the movie first, not knowing it was based on a book until afterward. That being said, I'm fairly certain I would have enjoyed the book more if I had read it first.
Lina is an interesting character, but she lacks the depth I generally prefer to truly connect with characters. I was worried for her. I cared about her. But not nearly as much as I could/should have. The same applies to Doon. I wanted more from them altogether. It wasn't bad characterization, just lacking in intensity.
DuPrau makes up for it in plot, though, and leads the reader on one journey after another as the two kids try to find a way out of Ember before the lights go out. The world building was good, I could have gone for a bit more, but I got a sense for Ember and the complete and utter darkness surrounding the city. There was great suspense and a desire to figure out each part of the bigger mystery as well. I had a hard time putting this one down; I wanted to know what happened. How would this turn out? And let's not forget, I'd already seen the movie.
While there were some aspects of the plot I enjoyed more in the movie, I realize that they were beefed up in order to reach a bigger audience and keep them on the edge of their seats. If this looks interesting to you, I ask that you please read the book first, I'd prefer it not get spoiled for anyone else. Although I didn't enjoy this as much as I would have liked, I have hope for the other books in the series and will definitely pick them up sometime.
Also, I love this cover. It's shiny, it's simple, and the name of the city is the filament of the light bulb. Fantastic.
Lina is an interesting character, but she lacks the depth I generally prefer to truly connect with characters. I was worried for her. I cared about her. But not nearly as much as I could/should have. The same applies to Doon. I wanted more from them altogether. It wasn't bad characterization, just lacking in intensity.
DuPrau makes up for it in plot, though, and leads the reader on one journey after another as the two kids try to find a way out of Ember before the lights go out. The world building was good, I could have gone for a bit more, but I got a sense for Ember and the complete and utter darkness surrounding the city. There was great suspense and a desire to figure out each part of the bigger mystery as well. I had a hard time putting this one down; I wanted to know what happened. How would this turn out? And let's not forget, I'd already seen the movie.
While there were some aspects of the plot I enjoyed more in the movie, I realize that they were beefed up in order to reach a bigger audience and keep them on the edge of their seats. If this looks interesting to you, I ask that you please read the book first, I'd prefer it not get spoiled for anyone else. Although I didn't enjoy this as much as I would have liked, I have hope for the other books in the series and will definitely pick them up sometime.
Also, I love this cover. It's shiny, it's simple, and the name of the city is the filament of the light bulb. Fantastic.
"The city of Ember was made for us long ago by the Builders. It is the only light in the dark world. Beyond Ember, the darkness goes on forever in all directions."
I read the graphic novel version of this book first, and fell in love with the story and setting. The city in question lies literally shrouded in darkness, and it is dying. Two twelve year olds discover a lost set of instructions which may save the residents of Ember- and they're determined to figure out what they mean and how they are meant to help the residents. DuPrau thinks of everything here- how the townsfolk acquire their jobs, how they grow their food, where their energy comes from, and even the storerooms that the legendary "Builders" left to them. The big twist is discernible, if you really sit and consider what's really going on behind the scenes, but it doesn't lessen the enjoyment of the story and the direction of the plot. The story is slow in parts, and feels like there's more filler than necessary, but that could just be due to the fact that I read the graphic novel first, which distilled all the important points down into a manageable size. The characters are real and relatable. The city is described and fleshed out in great detail, and you can see how the days and nights are spent for the residents of this dark city. It seems appropriate and understandable to any child over the age of nine or so. My ten year old really enjoyed it, and we're excited to get to the next to see what happens!
I read the graphic novel version of this book first, and fell in love with the story and setting. The city in question lies literally shrouded in darkness, and it is dying. Two twelve year olds discover a lost set of instructions which may save the residents of Ember- and they're determined to figure out what they mean and how they are meant to help the residents. DuPrau thinks of everything here- how the townsfolk acquire their jobs, how they grow their food, where their energy comes from, and even the storerooms that the legendary "Builders" left to them. The big twist is discernible, if you really sit and consider what's really going on behind the scenes, but it doesn't lessen the enjoyment of the story and the direction of the plot. The story is slow in parts, and feels like there's more filler than necessary, but that could just be due to the fact that I read the graphic novel first, which distilled all the important points down into a manageable size. The characters are real and relatable. The city is described and fleshed out in great detail, and you can see how the days and nights are spent for the residents of this dark city. It seems appropriate and understandable to any child over the age of nine or so. My ten year old really enjoyed it, and we're excited to get to the next to see what happens!
I have been wanting to read this for so many years, and I have finally gotten around to it! And I loved it.
This was everything I wanted it to be. Great characters, great setting, great emotions, and great description. I could feel the anxiety and claustrophobia every time the lights went out. I was underground throughout the entire reading experience.
You can't ask for more than that.
This was everything I wanted it to be. Great characters, great setting, great emotions, and great description. I could feel the anxiety and claustrophobia every time the lights went out. I was underground throughout the entire reading experience.
You can't ask for more than that.