Title: |
The Diamond of Darkhold
by Jeanne DuPrau |
Release Date: | August 26, 2008 |
When Read: | September 15, 2008 |
Review: | 3/5 Stars |
The Diamond of Darkhold is the fourth novel in Jeanne DuPrau's Books of Ember series. Despite starring two clever and mature teenagers, and a heavy post-apocalyptic setting, and potentially disturbing plot elements, the writing sadly only rises to the level of perhaps a bright nine year old. DuPrau has the unfortunate task of writing novels for children in a post-Rowling world, where we've come to expect each book to become more complex and more mature than the one before — one where we expect the reader to grow as the characters grow. One would particularly expect it from these novels, considering the totally un-subtle morals of the story — be curious, be kind, and read as much as you can, because books and learning will save the world!