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jessreadsbooks88's review against another edition
3.0
This was a good book--a little random at times. The narrator's perspective changed from chapter to chapter so the story was a little disorienting, but all in all it was a good, quick read.
The review on the back called it a coming-of-age story. I suppose that's right, although most of the time the book seemed less about the main character and more about the people in her life. There were many elements of magic and fantasy in this book, which kept it interesting.
The review on the back called it a coming-of-age story. I suppose that's right, although most of the time the book seemed less about the main character and more about the people in her life. There were many elements of magic and fantasy in this book, which kept it interesting.
melissassenach's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
jessijade's review against another edition
4.0
This is my favourite Francesca Lia Block book. The first time I read it, I was actually left quite confused as I didn't really grasp what had happened. The way the book is written, I sometimes couldn't tell whose POV I was reading. Or maybe I just read it too quickly the first time, who knows..
In any case, I'm so glad I decided to reread it because it actually became one of my favourite books.
I really like the writing style. It made the story seem quite whimsical and a little haunting. As written on the back of the book, it's a coming-of-age story about a girl called Echo. She goes through so much in her life and the ending really touched my heart.
In any case, I'm so glad I decided to reread it because it actually became one of my favourite books.
I really like the writing style. It made the story seem quite whimsical and a little haunting. As written on the back of the book, it's a coming-of-age story about a girl called Echo. She goes through so much in her life and the ending really touched my heart.
gwimo's review against another edition
4.0
Easiest read ever. I don't recommend it if you get annoyed with strange writing styles--the book's written for what seems to be a teenage, but has content that I wouldn't allow my niece to touch.
thegratefulpoet's review against another edition
5.0
enchanting, beautiful. i wanted to cry at times. i loved it and devoured it in less than a day.
dieslaughing's review against another edition
4.0
One of the most lovely, non-judgemental, adult coming-of-age tales I've read in some time. If you haven't read Block before, start with Weetzie Bat, and if you think you can hang with her sugar-dusted prose and hallucinogenic spin on a mythic Los Angeles (Shangri-L.A.), definitely seek Echo out. It's one of her best.
thelaurakremer's review against another edition
3.0
Had a hard time sorting out the characters.
I would be interested to try another one of hers but this one didn't catch me.
gingnerd's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
somewhatvoluble's review against another edition
5.0
Francesa Lia Block is an amazing writer. Her stories are about angels, faeries, magic, etc... Echo is the first book I've read by FLB, and I've read it many times again. It's a very quick read and it's a beautiful story about a girl (Echo) and her many loves.
pax's review against another edition
4.0
There was something about the book that wouldnt let me stop reading. No matter how hard i tried i couldnt stop. I gave it 4 stars because of the fact that i couldnt stop reading it but the story/ plot itself is probably 3 stars.