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 middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she's sure it holds a secret that will save the cit...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 60%
hopeful 44%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
lighthearted 17%
emotional 15%
dark 11%
reflective 11%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
sad 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 39%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 36% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 74% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

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3.75

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