The City of Ember is of course where the book is staged. This place is dark and cold but the people don't seem to mind. The only thing outside is the endless darkness and for the longest time the lights of Ember have kept it away but the lights have started to flicker and even have times where they go out for a while. There are three main sections of Ember which the book explores. The pipeworks full of unmapped areas, bugs, the plumbing system(duh) and we can't forget the precious generator on which all hope lies. Then the main neighborhood which contains everyone's homes and the school. And lastly the storehouse and the gathering hall which don't really need any more explanation. The main focus is the plumbing but the division where they spend time is pretty evened out. However the book begins in the …show more content…
The plot of this story is finding a way out of Ember because it is dying. It develops characters by first stating what they want, then who they are with and then what they enjoy. The setting is underground in the City of Ember the last light in the endless darkness in tunnels and courtyards. I hope you liked this summary of the City of Ember. It is the first book of Ember, I would suggest you to read this 4 book series if you are looking for a great read. This is "Science fiction for those who do not like science fiction" -Voice of Youth Advocates. I hope that I explained enough for you. Just remember the Books of Ember. It is really great you should try