A review by bstrawbs
Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk

emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Highly descriptive and beautifully written. I loved reading the relationships and interactions between the characters and setting myself solidly in the shoes of a young girl who is trying to adapt to this new world that is echo mountain. 

I found Ellie to be a highly lovable character with a few wisecracks that reminded me of when I worked with younger children. I also enjoyed her inner thoughts that seemed so simple and so complex. 

It really was a reflective bit of literature where you could watch the characters grow and change and you could see the way they cared for one another in a foreign and harsh place.

I will be rereading this again. I loved the way it was written and I can see myself falling back into the easy pacing of it. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys detailed description and character driven stories.
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