Maybe this will be addressed in the sequel. I am not sure I fully understand why the founders of Ember felt so much ignorance was necessary or how they could have missed the consequences that that could have over time. I was interested in how the people dealt with their dwindling supplies and Lina's reaction to a colored pencil was great. I thought it was well done and believable. It never occurs to them that the world isn't fair and that not everyone would react as they would. They are kids, despite being working members of society and this is clearly shown in the naivety they display at various points. I liked one thing about Lina and Doon though. There are a lot of coincidences and things that cause one to need to suspend disbelief To me, the concept was interesting enough to make me want to read the book and overlook implausibility or flaws. Not that our hero and heroine aren't kids, being 12, but in that society they are really functioning as adults, so let's lay off the whiny little boy voice. I like her cheery sounding Lina, but Doon sounds too silly and kid like. It doesn't say he is wheezing and gasping like he is on his last breath, but every time he says anything it sounds like the narrator is on her death bed. The book flat out tells you he is big and fat. (I suppose I must declare the book “Fascinating!”) I must mention here that the narration was inferior and the assignment day scene is a perfect example of why. This Assignment Day ritual fascinates me too. The kids go to school until they are twelve and then pick out of a hat the job they will be doing. canned food – the storerooms fascinate me). They get the power from a source they don't really understand and rely on the dwindling contents of storerooms full of items they cannot truly understand (i.e. I am fascinated by the controlled environment in which the people of Ember have lived. “A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher.”- Kirkus Reviews, StarredĮmber is a city that was built to ensure that humans survived some disaster and the city is powered by electricity from a mysterious generator. “While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description.”- VOYA, Starred “An electric debut.”- Publishers Weekly, Starred DuPrau’s book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more.”- USA Today But if they fail? The lights will burn out and the darkness will close in forever.Īn American Library Association Notable Children’s BookĪ New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing SelectionĪ William Allen White Children’s Book Award Winner If they succeed, they will have to convince everyone to follow them into danger. Now, she and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues to keep the lights on. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to dim. The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. This highly acclaimed adventure series is a modern-day classic-with over 4 MILLION copies sold! But when its lamps begin to flicker, two friends must race to escape the dark.
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