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jnishi's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful novel of hope and the power of music. Great intro for middle schoolers on the events of WWII. Treated the historical events with care and did not belittle the losses the characters faced.
jvmilks's review against another edition
4.0
I highly recommend listening to the audiobook of Echo to experience the music so frequently referenced. It brought the book and characters to life in a way that would have been lost just reading the pages.
megan_fowle's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
allicatca's review against another edition
2.0
I have mixed feelings about this book. I liked certain sections more than others. At the end I realized how all the different parts related to each other but the story overall felt disjointed. It might be my fault for listening on audio and sometimes having many days or a week between "listens."
Also, maybe I just don't think a magical harmonica made much sense and the disbelief kept me from enjoying the story as much as I could if I were younger.
Also, maybe I just don't think a magical harmonica made much sense and the disbelief kept me from enjoying the story as much as I could if I were younger.
paigemcwilliams23's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
sumayyaha's review against another edition
5.0
This was SO GOOD. I was listening to the audiobook which did have music tracks with it, that might have made it more enjoyable. But seeing how all the stories threaded together was really interesting. This author is for sure an artist.
minion2r's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my goodness! This book was amazing and completely different from any book I've read! The characters were so unique and....I have no words. Just go read it. Then you'll understand.
suehc's review against another edition
5.0
I listened to the audio version of this book- what a musical delight! Such a wonderful story with memorable characters. I loved how music was the thread that tied all of the characters together.