by Jeanne DuPrau
audiobook: 7.2 hours
narrated by Wendy Dillon
I just realized that Kiddo and I listened to this book in September and I didn't write anything about it at all. Our family took a day trip to Gettysburg and we listened on the ride there and on the ride home. If you want a summary of the book, check out our review of the movie - they are very similar.
Here are a few quick thoughts on this book ...
- We already watched and really enjoyed the movie so we were excited about the book.
- The book and movie are extremely similar but - of course - the movie changed a few things to make it more exciting. I don't know that they were necessary but they didn't really hurt either. Except for the giant mole thing - that was not in the book and really was rather unnecessary.
- The story is pretty simple and though I enjoyed it I did so more because Kiddo was really into it, and because I'd enjoyed the movie. This is not a series I'd read/listen to on my own, but I'm having fun enjoying it with Kiddo.
8 comments:
I read this one in 2008 and really enjoyed it (though not so much the rest of the series). I agree, the movie was good with the exception of the giant creatures.
Unemployed librarian to the rescue!
Worldcat says the discs are 72 minutes. So that gives you 7 hours 12 minutes.
http://www.worldcat.org/title/city-of-ember/oclc/54933074&referer=brief_results
I have this in paperback form!
I would try amazon or audible to find the information.
I am glad you enjoy this, and definitely sharing a book with someone you love often enhances the experience.
Amanda - Kiddo and I are listening to the 2nd book now ... I wonder what we'll think of it in the end.
Amy - YOU ROCK!!! Thanks so much - I'm off to update my post now. :)
April - It's a fun book, but a bit simplistic. Still, there are some important themes in there that I really appreciate. I hope you like it!
I've not read this series yet. Maybe I'll try it on audio! Sometimes I just feel like I need a good, simple book. It sounds like this one would work well.
It drives me nuts when I can't find the length of the audiobook posted anywhere. I would think that would be key information, yet sometimes it's just not anywhere (including the publisher's site).
I really liked this book, and thought the sequel was pretty good too. I haven't read the 3rd and 4th books.
I read the book and watched the movie, enjoyed both, but I have no burning need to read book 2, People of Sparks. Will you be reading it?
Erin - This would definitely fit the bill!
Alyce - Glad to know that I'm not alone in thinking that the length of an audiobook is important to know. :)
Trisha - Kiddo and I actually listening to it right now - I'll have a review up in a few weeks (it will take a while to get through it b/c we only listen in short bursts).
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