59 pages • 1 hour read
Barbara DavisThe Echo of Old Books: A Novel
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
The title of the book is a reference to Ashlyn’s psychometric abilities. How has this ability shaped her character and life choices? What role does it play within the story?
Compare and contrast Ashlyn and Marian. What similarities and differences do they share? How do their stories mirror and complement each other?
The present timeline within the book is primarily narrated through Ashlyn’s perspective, though it switches to Marian’s perspective toward the end. What was the author’s purpose in making this choice? What does it signify for each of the characters’ journeys?
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