A review by serendipitysbooks
Echolalia by Briohny Doyle

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

 Echolalia is an Australian novel told in two interleaved timelines - Before and After. It does take some time for the two to come together, fully revealing exactly what happened, why and its subsequent impact. The patient reader is rewarded with a powerful story about maternal mental health, ableism, patriarchy, and class with a strong climate change thread woven in. Some charcters will infuriate you; others will break your heart but they all contribute to an unforgettable novel, one that will leave you heartsore.
 
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