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289 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781417819843
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 08 May 2007
Description
In this prequel to her acclaimed The City of Ember and The People of Sparks, Jeanne DuPrau investigates how, in a world that seems out of control, hope and comfort can be found in the strangest of places.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,983 reviews
Moods
mysterious 52%
reflective 22%
tense 17%
dark 15%
emotional 15%
hopeful 15%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 10%
sad 7%
inspiring 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 38% | A mix: 34% | Character: 25% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Religious bigotry289 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781417819843
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 08 May 2007
Description
In this prequel to her acclaimed The City of Ember and The People of Sparks, Jeanne DuPrau investigates how, in a world that seems out of control, hope and comfort can be found in the strangest of places.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,983 reviews
Moods
mysterious 52%
reflective 22%
tense 17%
dark 15%
emotional 15%
hopeful 15%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 10%
sad 7%
inspiring 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 38% | A mix: 34% | Character: 25% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Religious bigotry