320 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 14,591 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Fatphobia, DeathModerate
Dementia, Death of parent, GriefMinor
Bullying, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury
320 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 14,591 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Fatphobia, DeathModerate
Dementia, Death of parent, GriefMinor
Bullying, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury