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sara_berlin 's review for:
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
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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Dementia, Death of parent
Minor: Medical content, Fire/Fire injury