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I watched this movie on DVD years ago with my kids. When I found out it was based on a book, I was excited! Post-apocalyptic, isolated, walled cities are my schtick - bring it on!
Unfortunately, this is not an all-ages book; it is solidly aimed at children. I am not the intended audience. I'll encourage my 11 year old to read it, however.
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Unfortunately, this is not an all-ages book; it is solidly aimed at children. I am not the intended audience. I'll encourage my 11 year old to read it, however.
Things that don't make sense:(view spoiler) ...more
YA sci-fi. If you’ve read anything, ever, you will pretty much know everything that’s going to happen in this book, but it’s still well-told and engaging. I liked the main characters, spritely Lina and the unfortunately named Doon, and I liked some of the smaller details about the City of Ember. I actually really want to see the movie now, to see that vast darkness and flickering light made real. I will also be looking for the sequel.
I like this book so far and I'm not a big sci-fi/fantasy fan. I loved this book! I am not a sci-fi/fantasy fan, but I just checked out the second book and am eagerly reading it now. I'm excited to finish the series (I think there are 2 more) and I'll definitely be recommending it to teens.
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3.5. Good promise, good workings, but ultimately fell short of its potential.
While I enjoyed the premise, I felt like a bit of the plot was forced, and the characters jumped to unrealistic conclusions. However, it was still compelling and interesting, slightly dystopian in form, and I enjoyed the read.
Oct 13, 2007
Jen
marked it as to-read
Oct 12, 2008
Lisa Vegan
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Nov 14, 2008
Amanda
marked it as abandoned
Dec 01, 2009
Philip
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Apr 05, 2011
Colleen
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Jul 05, 2011
Joy Lynne
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Feb 15, 2013
Liz
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Jan 11, 2015
Morgan
marked it as to-read
Jun 11, 2019
Shauna
marked it as to-read
Oct 31, 2020
Leah
marked it as dnf
