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The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis

2 reviews

librarian_barbie's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Loved the structure- hopping between points of view and time periods added rich layers to the story.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Death of parent, Antisemitism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, War, Death, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Emotional abuse, Child death, and Suicide

britwalsh16's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I picked up this book cause it sounded interesting & counted towards one of the kindle challenges. I did not expect to love it as much as I did! It just reminded me of why I love reading so much, & how books can change your life. 

Ashlyn & Ethan are such a sweet couple that were brought together by the books, & because of the books, they were able to finally heal old wounds & move on with their lives together. & I just love that! 
And Belle & Hemi’s love story, is heartbreaking, how so many things just tore them apart, leading to them writing the books, but in the end, years later, they are brought back together & finally get the happily ever after we all wanted for them since the beginning. 

Just a very sweet read, & though not a book I would have normally picked up, I am really glad I did. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Car accident, Infidelity, Suicide, Classism, Terminal illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, and War

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, Antisemitism, Bullying, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Sexism, Child death, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Cancer

Minor: Genocide, Abandonment, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Self harm, Hate crime, Physical abuse, and Xenophobia