The City of Ember (The First Book of Ember) — Audiobook
The instrumentWhen will you finish it?
Based on 8 hours of listening (estimated).
| Your pace | You'll finish in |
|---|---|
| 30 min / day | 16 days |
| 1 hour / day | 8 days |
| 2 hours / day | 4 days |
| 1 hour / day at 1.5× | 6 days |
You'll finish in—by —
What our data says
- At 8 hours (estimated), it's shorter than 75% of the fantasy audiobooks we measured.
- That's 35% shorter than the average fantasy audiobook (12.3 hrs across 761 titles in our dataset).
Computed from fantasy audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset; listening time estimated from page count.
Who is this for?
Best for fantasy listeners — a solid week of commutes at 8 hours (estimated).
About the book
Ember is the only light in a dark world. But when its lamps begin to flicker, two friends must race to escape the dark. This highly acclaimed adventure series is a modern-day classic—with over 4 MILLION copies sold! The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to dim. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. Now, she and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues to keep the lights on. If they succeed, they will have to convince everyone to follow them into danger. But if they fail? The lights will burn out and the darkness will close in forever. Nominated to 28 State Award Lists!
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How long is The City of Ember (The First Book of Ember) as an audiobook?
The City of Ember (The First Book of Ember) runs about 8 hours — our estimate from its 270 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 5.3 hours.
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When was The City of Ember (The First Book of Ember) first published?
The City of Ember (The First Book of Ember) by Jeanne DuPrau was first published in 1998.