I'm not sure of the exact time period but since the characters occasionally say, "That's so 2090," Echo Boy is clearly set over 150 years in the future. Is Audrey safe with Uncle Alex or is she in danger? Is Audrey's fear of Echoes unfounded? Can Daniel be trusted? And, what about her uncle? Audrey's family had an Echo created by Sempura, but Alex Castle is the head of Castle Industries, the leading creator of Echoes. He is a prototype, one of a kind, and he has a message for Audrey.
But, there is something unusual about Daniel. Daniel is an Echo who works in uncle Alex Castle's home. Audrey escapes the murderous Echo only to find herself surrounded by Echoes, living in her wealthy uncle's mansion. Even though Alissa's a little creepy, they've really needed help since her father's accident. But, she tolerates her family's Echo, Alissa. Two birds, one stone.Īudrey has never liked Echos, created humanoids who are devoid of emotions, designed to work for their human masters but not to feel. So, I ordered it from Book Depository and, while I was at it, also ordered a copy of The Humans, both because I've heard so much about it and because I prefer the British cover. but I figured, "Hey, I really like what I know of this author and I'm pretty besotted with his writing." I really wanted to read his latest in a timely manner. I only had a minor understanding of what Echo Boy was about and it hasn't yet been released in the U.S. I've also come to admire Matt Haig as a human during the couple years that he's been one of my tweeps on Twitter. Ever notice how when you really start to like an author as a human you feel like it's worth going that extra mile to acquire their work? That has become the case with Matt Haig.
I thought To Be a Cat was exceptionally creative, entertaining writing and The Radleys had surprising depth for a book that at its surface appeared to be yet another inventive spin on the vampire story. One was a children's book, To Be a Cat, the other, The Radleys, for adults. Note on the purchase: I've read two books by Matt Haig.
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