The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

The City of Ember

Book of Ember #1

Jeanne DuPrau

270 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

With more than 3.5 million copies sold, the City of Ember books are modern-day classics. Lina and Doon's heart-pounding journey to save their people has captivated readers around the world, and the four adventures are boxed together here for the v...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 55%
hopeful 46%
tense 19%
inspiring 17%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 15%
dark 10%
reflective 10%
challenging 7%
funny 4%
sad 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 44%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 34% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.73

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