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A review by sara_berlin
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I think it’s a great childrens book that explores some heavier topics (like greed or loss) while still being appropriate and fun. I definitely really enjoyed it when I was younger, and it was interesting to reread.
Moderate: Confinement, Dementia, and Death of parent
Minor: Medical content and Fire/Fire injury