The City of Ember

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Review #1

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This marked one of the earliest book series I delved into during my childhood. The way these stories captivated me is etched in my memory. Acquiring the initial book with the intention of reading it aloud to my 4th-grade students was an endeavor to ignite a similar passion for reading within them. Their enthusiastic reception thus far has been truly heartening!

Review #2

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I’ve awarded this rating for a couple of reasons. Firstly, this book is a remarkable choice for both novice readers and those well-versed in literature. However, I must note that its length could have been shorter. It’s unlike “The Bronze Bow” (which I strongly advise against reading), an unfortunate example of a poor book. Thankfully, this book is a different story – quite engaging and enjoyable. While some of my classmates might not share my sentiment, their aversion to reading might be clouding their judgment. I found it to be truly captivating. I recommend looking up the audiobook on YouTube and reading along for an immersive experience. Excitingly, I’ve just acquired the next book and am eager to dive into it.

Review #3

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The book that my granddaughter was tasked with for her school book report ended up being a shared reading experience for us. We both found it quite enjoyable!

Review #4

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Get ready for an adventurous and gritty journey! This becomes evident not only from a glance at the book itself, where a vintage city map provides essential orientation and aged paper imparts a sense of antiquity.

“The City of Ember” (Race Against the Darkness) marks the debut of author Jeanne DuPrau, who has crafted a subterranean world as humanity’s last hope for survival. The Emberites remain unaware of the significance of their home. To them, the city constitutes the sole form of existence, their entire universe. Just as people once believed the sea flowed beyond the edge of the world, Ember’s inhabitants think that beyond the city’s light lies nothingness.

In colossal storage rooms, the Builders once left a wealth of supplies for the Emberites’ survival: canned food, medicine, vitamins, clothing, light bulbs… However, after nearly 250 years, these riches have dwindled. Readers traverse a rusty world of decay, a utilitarian society devoid of production processes. Ember’s residents have forgotten how to generate electricity or fire, let alone repair the generator, create portable light sources, or devise new energy sources. They barely manage to keep things running. It’s incredibly captivating to witness how Ember’s microcosm transforms one’s understanding of our own universe. For the Emberites, there is no sun or moon, but electric light and darkness act as symbolic substitutes. Darkness becomes the expanse of the universe, and the Builders become creators… everything the reader recognizes takes on a whole new significance in Ember. It inevitably prompts the thought: could Earth also be a kind of Ember? But enough of the metaphysical and philosophical pondering!

We’re in the year 241, or thereabouts – “or thereabouts” because occasionally the winding of the grand clock or the observance of day and night times is forgotten – when students Lina and Doon graduate. Like all Emberites, they finish school at the age of twelve and immediately enter the workforce. Anyone expecting a children’s book can breathe a sigh of relief. The two heroes of this story are surprisingly mature, responsible, and clever for their age. Only rarely do you get a glimpse that they are still children. This makes it easy for adult readers to identify with Lina and Doon, the two main characters, and follow their adventure.

Doon, a rebellious and passionate boy who sometimes seeks the solution to Ember’s problems with impulsive enthusiasm, and Lina, a girl full of energy and determination, may have stumbled upon the solution through the discovery of an ancient document left by the Builders. Motivated by their shared goal of saving Ember’s inhabitants, Lina and Doon gradually decipher the remnants of the instructions.

With these two vividly portrayed characters, the reader embarks on a classic quest with clues and discoveries, navigating dripping pipes, hidden doors, newly found yet unfamiliar objects that initially puzzle Lina and Doon. It begins a journey reminiscent of Jules Verne’s adventures, with many questions in mind. How much longer can Ember survive? Will the city’s light one day fade forever? Is there a city beyond Ember, offering hope for its residents’ survival?

The search for answers is accompanied by a coherent world-building and many socio-critical aspects that one wouldn’t necessarily expect in a young adult novel. Familiar details also create a sense of comfort in the narrative. There are, for instance, labels on cans from our past society or phrases passed down from generation to generation, used in Ember but often seeming meaningless. So, while “being in the same boat” is understood to mean “being in the same situation,” no one remembers what a “boat” is or what it signifies. This interplay of old and new, knowledge and ignorance, familiar and unfamiliar, turns “The City of Ember” into an almost romantic reading experience for both young and old. Nothing is as exciting as the search for our roots, and that’s what you’ll find in this novel as you follow Lina and Doon on the trail of the Builders.

Many dystopian novels depict such scenarios in an unpleasant, let alone desirable, manner. But Ember is different. Despite its now sorry state, it is full of life and the spirit of renewal. The city was built to save humanity, and that plan succeeded. “The City of Ember” welcomes us back to the world and offers a nostalgic reading experience with a wistful glance back at what was lost. The city’s construction feels solidly thought out. Rarely do you wonder if this or that could actually work in reality or if the author is taking an easy way out.

The semi-open ending of the novel doesn’t answer all questions, but it can safely be left as is. And for those who have developed a taste for it, there are two sequels and a prequel to look forward to. (By the way, “The City of Ember” is linguistically easy to understand, making it recommended for English learners as well.)

Film adaptation: The book was beautifully adapted into a film in 2008. Alongside the rising star Saoirse Ronan in the lead female role, there are appearances by Bill Murray, Tim Robbins, Martin Landau, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, among others.

Review #5

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“The book ‘The City of Ember: The First Book of Ember (Books of Ember)’ by Jeanne DuPrau is one of those books that you will remember even many years after reading it. With this book, Jeanne DuPrau has skillfully intertwined adventure and socio-critical themes in a way that resonates with children.

The story revolves around two adolescents, Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow, who reside in an underground city named Ember. Upon turning 12, they receive their school graduation and transition into the daily lives of Ember’s inhabitants. Their jobs are assigned via a lottery on Assignment Day. After Lina gets a job in the Pipeworks and Doon becomes a Messenger, the two exchange positions. Lina fulfills her long-standing desire to be a Messenger, while Doon works in the Pipeworks, where he is getting closer to his ultimate goal: repairing the Generator.

Ember is an ancient city, constructed over 200 years ago. The Generator, which powers the entire city, is deteriorating. The city’s lights are flickering off more frequently and for longer periods. Fear grips the populace, as they are unsure how to fix the Generator. Through a stroke of luck, Lina discovers the Instructions in an old metal box. These Instructions were left behind by the Builders over 200 years ago, guiding the people of Ember to eventually find their way back to the surface. Alongside Doon, she embarks on the task of reconstructing the mostly weathered Instructions, seeking a way to save their dying city from demise. However, the Mayor of Ember harbors his own intentions.

In Germany, unfortunately, “The City of Ember” never gained the same level of recognition it achieved in the USA. While the film “The City of Ember” quickly gained fame in US cinemas, it was released on DVD in Germany two years later, without a theatrical run.

“The City of Ember: The First Book of Ember (Books of Ember)” is used in many schools in the USA to teach students English and address socio-critical issues in an accessible manner. In Germany, the book (and its sequels) is even less known than the film.

The book is highly recommended, especially for children and teenagers with limited English proficiency, as the language used is very easy to understand. Difficult words can also be inferred easily from the context. In addition to its gripping and fresh storyline, the book adeptly presents complex problems in a straightforward manner. For instance, it highlights the corruption of the Mayor, who attempts to safeguard only his own life through propaganda and deceit, leaving the citizens of Ember defenseless in the darkness.

Having initially seen the film, the book surprised me pleasantly. The film’s adaptation of the book is ingenious, and it is both thrilling and spectacular. Even if you have seen the film, the book still holds surprises that were not portrayed on screen.

Due to its simplicity of language and the seamless integration of adventure and socio-critical themes, “The City of Ember: The First Book of Ember (Books of Ember)” earns five out of five stars. It is truly a recommended read!”

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