Questions About The City of Ember (Book of Ember, #1)

by Jeanne DuPrau

Reader Q&A

To ask other readers questions about The City of Ember, please sign up.

Answered Questions (54)

What is it about?

Hailey

This answer contains spoilers… (view spoiler)

flag

How old are Lina and Doon?

Elita 12 years old in the book, but in the movie Dune is much older than 12.

flag

how many pages?

Brooke Schimmel It has 270 pages, but personally, I find it to be a fast read

flag

Without spoilers: could someone tell me exactly what this book is about? How old are Lina and Doon (they're labeled as children). I'm concerned, I do not want to read another book told from a child's POV. Thanks!

Liam Murray An underground city, the titular City of Ember, has been constructed and stocked with enough supplies to last two centuries. In the Builders' original…moreAn underground city, the titular City of Ember, has been constructed and stocked with enough supplies to last two centuries. In the Builders' original plan, the mayor also possesses a box containing instructions for the citizens regarding the exodus route; however, over the course of time the box gets lost and forgotten. Over 241 years later, the city's infrastructure is failing: the power generator is causing more and more frequent blackouts, and the food rations are dwindling. The protagonists are two 12-year-olds, Lina Mayfleet and her friend Doon Harrow, who discover the box and take it upon themselves to piece the instructions back together.

This is a book intended for children. I personally felt that the book had a wonderful premise and setting but was ruined by poor character development. It's worth a read, but don't expect this book to wow you.(less)

flag

Does Lina and Doon and up together or at least they like each other?

Ashley Well, they're only 12, so the author probably avoided the subject of attraction for that reason. They do become very close, trusted friends, though.…moreWell, they're only 12, so the author probably avoided the subject of attraction for that reason. They do become very close, trusted friends, though.(less)

flag

Load 5 more questions