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270 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385371360
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 13 May 2003
Description
Since 2003, readers of all ages have been captivated by Jeanne DuPrau's bestselling dystopian story about a doomed city and the two children determined to escape it. Now new and old fans alike can celebrate The City of Ember with this deluxe editi...
Community Reviews Summary of 20,273 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
hopeful 44%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
lighthearted 17%
emotional 15%
dark 11%
reflective 11%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
sad 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 36% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 73% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Death, FatphobiaModerate
Dementia, Death of parent, Police brutalityMinor
Medical content, Fire/Fire injury
270 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385371360
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 13 May 2003
Description
Since 2003, readers of all ages have been captivated by Jeanne DuPrau's bestselling dystopian story about a doomed city and the two children determined to escape it. Now new and old fans alike can celebrate The City of Ember with this deluxe editi...
Community Reviews Summary of 20,273 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
hopeful 44%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
lighthearted 17%
emotional 15%
dark 11%
reflective 11%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
sad 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 36% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 73% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Death, FatphobiaModerate
Dementia, Death of parent, Police brutalityMinor
Medical content, Fire/Fire injury