The City of Ember

The City of Ember

2003 • 270 pages

Ratings161

Average rating3.7

15

Sliver of a story (mostly concept, really) about an isolated, underground city with a failing power source. It's enjoyable if you like YA sci-fi. It has the potential to make a better movie - coming out this year with Saoirse Ronan, who famously portrayed Briony Tallis in Atonement.

September 1, 2006