I think this the sort of book you either love or hate.I loved the intrigue and mystery of a city built, literally, on its own past and the depths and caverns "the Echos" under it.The idea of the Baker, young, yet not;inheriting vast knowledge internally which was available for use immediately.The creatures and beasts she and her kind conjured up vividly brought to life by Tim Lebbon's pen.The human struggle for a better life and better circumstances inevitably thwarted by human greed and ignorance presented from a different horrific angle.I enjoyed the book even though I had anticipated the end. I have mixed feelings about this book. It is an extremely fascinating story, and a great mix of steampunk and dark horror. But some parts just felt... flat. There was a long, boring lull in the book. It ended when things were picking up. It is a little "over descriptive", while lacking necessary detail in other parts. I would be eager to read a sequel, because I did like it. It just had the potential to be a truly amazing story, and unfortunately it was... held back? I don't know. Well worth the read, but not all it could have been.
What do You think about Echo City (2010)?
Thank you Lebbon for bringing all my worst nightmares together in a few pages.
—twilight_ks
It was slow to start but really made up for it in the end. Very entertaining
—lakynnsheyenne
This book I found very heavy going! I did however finish it!
—3awditEroo7
