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by Robert Holdstock (Author)
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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: New Amer Library (Mm); Reprint edition (Feb 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0451455614
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451455611
  • Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Superb mythago story, 31 Mar 1999
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Sitting here feeling astounded is perhaps the simplest way of describing how I feel after having read Ancient Echoes. This book is amazing and is the best example yet of the mythago novels that Holdstock has written. The ideas of being chased by a city that literally ploughs its way through the earth after you is simply fantastic (you have to read the book to understand this!).

Holdstock has an incredible way of describing the boundary that exists between reality and imagination and in Echoes this boundary is very flexible indeed. The story essentially concerns the visions that a young boy, Jack Chatwin has about two humans, Greyface and Greenface. As Jack grows older the dreams and visions that he has get more explicit and at times their effects cross over into the real world - or do they. And so once again we have the core of a Holdstock novel. The abstraction of imagination becoming reality is a concept that Holdstock is the master of.

Ancient Echoes drags you along at an excellent pace with an ending that is simply superb. Anyone who has seen and understood the film Brazil will love this book. Holdstock is the quintessential mythmaker I have no trouble in imagining that some of his ancient ancestors were shaman who sat around an open fire regaling the tribe with mythagos of their own. I look forward to his next work with baited breath.

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4.0 out of 5 stars No magic swords!!!!, 31 Jul 2008
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I can't believe this book hasn't had more positive reviews??!! Its simple really; if you're into the kind of fantasy where people (usually dwarves or elves i suppose) are on a quest for a sword and plan to rid the world of evil or whatevers bothering them, then you're not going to like this. You're not going to like any of Robert Holdstocks books I wouldn't think. Dont let that put you off trying mind! Much like The FEtch and Merlins Wood and even Celtica etc.. there are elements of the Mythago novels in Ancient Echoes though its not directly linked. Not that it matters. If you like the Mythago novels then I cant see why you wouldnt like this. And no ones on a quest for a magic sword either. Thank god.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Epic fantasy, 31 Aug 2009
By Kavity Killer (denver, colorado United States) - See all my reviews
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It seems this book tends to divide people. I happen to love it. Like Mythago wood, its an epic blend of fantasy, psychology, and myth. There are romantic themes that are touching without being sentimental or overwrought. Characters are likeable and complex. A stunning and original book, highly recommended.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Rather boring and tedious.
Ancient Echoes tells the story of Jack Chatwin, an Englishman from Exburgh.

Jack has been having strange recurring dream-like visions, during which his body shimmers,... Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2007 by Stephanie Noverraz

4.0 out of 5 stars Chance Encounter
I happened across this in my local library and opted to read partly on the cover picture and the jacket info. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2004 by ziarat

1.0 out of 5 stars disappointing
I was enchanted by Lavondyss, and was thinking of buying this one for a friend. Luckily I read it first, and then binned it. I wouldn't even send it to a jumble sale. Read more
Published on 18 Dec 1998

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