![]() ![]() The story focuses on two main characters: 12-year-olds Lina and Doon. They have just finished their schooling, and are now taking up jobs in Ember. Then Poppy, Lina's little sister, discovers the long-lost box but Poppy chews up the paper. Truly brilliant! A fantastic story, with a great plot with lots of twists and turns which you don't expect. It is very well written, and is a very moral, e.g. they try to show the instructions to several adults, but the adults don't belive them. Out of 10 I would give it 10! I would happily read it again! I would recommend it to anyone, even if you don't like science fiction!Ī great book. I read it as an adult, but I'd recommend it for 12+. Jeanne du Prau has created a fascinating city, and her two main characters are very believable. ![]() The gradual appreciation by the reader of where Ember is, and how the people got there works very well, especially the lack of understanding by the main characters of the real world. ![]() The moral choices facing the two children are very well handled, e.g. should we tell our parents? can we trust the mayor? Sometimes they make a 'wrong' choice and regret it. The reader is left thinking 'what would I have done?' in situations where the choices are not clear-cut.Ī thoroughly enjoyable read, for young teenagers to adults. Interesting themes for you to think about. Characters have to think about their choices, some of which they later regret. Adults are mainly portrayed as trustworthy and respected. I have never read a book that I have disliked. Even so, The City of Ember is definitely a standout out of all those good books.
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