Echo
Echo
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2001
Book Brief
Beta215
Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles, California • 1990s
2001
YA
13-18 years
Super Short Summary
Echo by Francesca Lia Block follows Echo, a young person navigating love, identity, and self-discovery. Throughout interconnected short stories, including "Zoë and the Future of Darkness," Echo explores relationships, losses, and the quest for belonging in a world filled with magical realism and emotional depth.
Fantastical
Emotional
Melancholic
Mysterious
Romantic
Reviews & Readership
5,300 ratings
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Review Roundup
Echo by Francesca Lia Block captivates with its lush, poetic prose and rich, evocative imagery, drawing readers into a mystical world. Many appreciate its exploration of identity and love through a dreamlike narrative. However, some find the nonlinear storytelling and abstract style challenging, which may not appeal to those seeking a conventional plot structure.
Who Should Read Echo?
Readers who enjoy lyrical prose, magical realism, and coming-of-age stories will appreciate Echo by Francesca Lia Block. Comparable to fans of The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros or Weetzie Bat by Block, this book appeals to those drawn to poetic narratives and themes of identity and transformation.
5,300 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles, California • 1990s
2001
YA
13-18 years
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