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A review by tnsmith77
Echoes of Memory by Sara Driscoll
3.0
I enjoyed this book overall. The story was interesting and fast-paced, and I appreciated the insight into traumatic brain injuries. The author did a fantastic job explaining Quinn’s condition and illustrating the challenges she faced after her attack. The end wasn't anything to rave about, but I like that it was well explained.
On the downside, some explanations and descriptions felt a bit long-winded. Since I was listening to the audiobook, I occasionally found myself drifting off when the narrative became overly detailed and slightly boring. While thorough descriptions are helpful for understanding, I don’t need to know every single thing the character sees on the street if it doesn’t significantly add to the story. Also, some of the dialogue seemed too formal or detached for characters who were familiar with each other and experiencing stressful and traumatic situations.
The narration was just okay for me. Even though the detective was described as having a husky voice, I often forgot she was female because her parts were read very similarly to the male voices. At times, I wasn’t sure if it was her or Will speaking if I happened to drift off. Additionally, some of the reading felt a bit robotic and overly formal during dialogue.
On the downside, some explanations and descriptions felt a bit long-winded. Since I was listening to the audiobook, I occasionally found myself drifting off when the narrative became overly detailed and slightly boring. While thorough descriptions are helpful for understanding, I don’t need to know every single thing the character sees on the street if it doesn’t significantly add to the story. Also, some of the dialogue seemed too formal or detached for characters who were familiar with each other and experiencing stressful and traumatic situations.
The narration was just okay for me. Even though the detective was described as having a husky voice, I often forgot she was female because her parts were read very similarly to the male voices. At times, I wasn’t sure if it was her or Will speaking if I happened to drift off. Additionally, some of the reading felt a bit robotic and overly formal during dialogue.