cheye13 's review for:

The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey

3.0

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This was fascinating, but it took a later turn that I'm not sure how to feel about. Significant themes are presented and not fully answered, so I think this would make an intriguing book club book. I enjoyed how much it leaned into the science fiction, and the crime/thriller direction was a pleasant and engaging surprise.  The rumination on clones and personhood and purpose were sufficiently explored, but I do think they could've been stretched to a longer novel. As is, the crime side didn't get too repetitive and it was an entertaining read.