Which land would you prefer, Echoland or Olàm Shonè?

Use this forum to discuss the September 2019 Book of the month, "The Crystilleries of Echoland" by Dew Pellucid.
Post Reply
User avatar
Ferdinand_Otieno
Book of the Month Participant
Posts: 3369
Joined: 03 Jun 2017, 12:54
Favorite Author: Victor Rose
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 1749
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-ferdinand-otieno.html
Latest Review: Zona: The Forbidden Land by Fred G. Baker
fav_author_id: 78026

Re: Which land would you prefer, Echoland or Olàm Shonè?

Post by Ferdinand_Otieno »

Dikay127 wrote: 08 Sep 2019, 14:12 I would probably want to go to Olám Shonè. Olám Shonè is definitely the more morally righteous of the two. I just wouldn't want to go through all the perils and obstacles Will and his echo had to go through trying to get there.
While Olam Shone is a morally sound land, one would have to find an Echo pared with their Sound to gain entry. This is a tough requirement; both Sound and Echo would need to be alive, and travel through Echoland where Fate Sealers would surely attack.
User avatar
Ferdinand_Otieno
Book of the Month Participant
Posts: 3369
Joined: 03 Jun 2017, 12:54
Favorite Author: Victor Rose
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 1749
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-ferdinand-otieno.html
Latest Review: Zona: The Forbidden Land by Fred G. Baker
fav_author_id: 78026

Post by Ferdinand_Otieno »

Sana Rabbani wrote: 09 Sep 2019, 10:33 Ecoland would be a challenging place because of fortune tellers and fate sealers. Still, my choice would be for the Ecoland, for sure.
While Echoland definitely holds more intrigue adventure-wise than Olam Shone, the risk in safety would be too great.
User avatar
Ferdinand_Otieno
Book of the Month Participant
Posts: 3369
Joined: 03 Jun 2017, 12:54
Favorite Author: Victor Rose
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 1749
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-ferdinand-otieno.html
Latest Review: Zona: The Forbidden Land by Fred G. Baker
fav_author_id: 78026

Post by Ferdinand_Otieno »

Kro92813 wrote: 02 Sep 2019, 23:18 Olam shone would be my pick. It seems much safer and serene
But access to Olam Shone was incredibly hard to get into. I would select Echoland for my choice.
Wanjugush
Posts: 182
Joined: 11 Aug 2019, 14:10
Favorite Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Favorite Book: Becoming
Currently Reading: Finding A Job in Tough Times
Bookshelf Size: 68
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-wanjugush.html
Latest Review: The Barnyard Buddies Meet a Newcomer by Julie Penshorn
fav_author_id: 2734

Post by Wanjugush »

I prefer Echoland. It is an adventorous place and loved it although there are fate sealers and fortune tellers.
User avatar
Karen Crumley
Book of the Month Participant
Posts: 395
Joined: 19 Feb 2018, 13:08
Favorite Author: George R.R. Martin
Favorite Book: 31. The Greatest Salesman in the World
Currently Reading: Dreamsongs
Bookshelf Size: 113
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-karen-crumley.html
Latest Review: If Life Stinks, Get Your Head Outta Your But's by Mark L. Wdowiak
Reading Device: B00IKPYKWG
fav_author_id: 2450

Post by Karen Crumley »

Echoland. It sounds just beautiful in the descriptive passages in the book.
Currently writing: Charmed Lives, Sovereign Eyes, and Corithian Saga …plus more!
So many projects…so little time. :techie-studyingbrown: :techie-studyingbrown: :techie-studyingbrown:
User avatar
Ferdinand_Otieno
Book of the Month Participant
Posts: 3369
Joined: 03 Jun 2017, 12:54
Favorite Author: Victor Rose
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 1749
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-ferdinand-otieno.html
Latest Review: Zona: The Forbidden Land by Fred G. Baker
fav_author_id: 78026

Post by Ferdinand_Otieno »

Wanjugush wrote: 11 Sep 2019, 12:59 I prefer Echoland. It is an adventorous place and loved it although there are fate sealers and fortune tellers.
Would it still be dangerous once the William amended there liberties? I think Echoland would be the ideal place for adventure then. It has unusual pets, interesting magic, and more.
User avatar
Ferdinand_Otieno
Book of the Month Participant
Posts: 3369
Joined: 03 Jun 2017, 12:54
Favorite Author: Victor Rose
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 1749
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-ferdinand-otieno.html
Latest Review: Zona: The Forbidden Land by Fred G. Baker
fav_author_id: 78026

Post by Ferdinand_Otieno »

KCWolf wrote: 11 Sep 2019, 13:06 Echoland. It sounds just beautiful in the descriptive passages in the book.
Exholand sounds like an amazing land to explore but I could never survive Fate Sealers.
User avatar
wordslinger42
Posts: 130
Joined: 11 Jan 2019, 12:18
Currently Reading: The Lost Road and Other Writings
Bookshelf Size: 669
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-wordslinger42.html
Latest Review: The Fox by M. N. J. Butler

Post by wordslinger42 »

I agree with others and would choose Olam Shone. I think it could still be an adventurous place and definitely not as restrictive as Echoland. Although, Echoland without the Fate Sealers posing a constant threat would also be a really cool place to explore.
User avatar
Ferdinand_Otieno
Book of the Month Participant
Posts: 3369
Joined: 03 Jun 2017, 12:54
Favorite Author: Victor Rose
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 1749
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-ferdinand-otieno.html
Latest Review: Zona: The Forbidden Land by Fred G. Baker
fav_author_id: 78026

Post by Ferdinand_Otieno »

wordslinger42 wrote: 13 Sep 2019, 10:59 I agree with others and would choose Olam Shone. I think it could still be an adventurous place and definitely not as restrictive as Echoland. Although, Echoland without the Fate Sealers posing a constant threat would also be a really cool place to explore.
Olám Shoné would be an amazing place to visit but gaining access to it comes with difficult restrictions. Echoland is already an amazing place to explore with the only downside being Fate Sealers.
User avatar
KendraRobinson
Posts: 884
Joined: 09 May 2019, 23:33
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 21
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-kro92813.html
Latest Review: Skills of the Warramunga by Greg Kater

Post by KendraRobinson »

wordslinger42 wrote: 13 Sep 2019, 10:59 I agree with others and would choose Olam Shone. I think it could still be an adventurous place and definitely not as restrictive as Echoland. Although, Echoland without the Fate Sealers posing a constant threat would also be a really cool place to explore.
Agreed! I mean look at how much of an adventure will, peter, aurilius, the prince. wolfea. and poudini had in the short time they visited lol
User avatar
Ferdinand_Otieno
Book of the Month Participant
Posts: 3369
Joined: 03 Jun 2017, 12:54
Favorite Author: Victor Rose
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 1749
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-ferdinand-otieno.html
Latest Review: Zona: The Forbidden Land by Fred G. Baker
fav_author_id: 78026

Post by Ferdinand_Otieno »

Kro92813 wrote: 14 Sep 2019, 20:05
wordslinger42 wrote: 13 Sep 2019, 10:59 I agree with others and would choose Olam Shone. I think it could still be an adventurous place and definitely not as restrictive as Echoland. Although, Echoland without the Fate Sealers posing a constant threat would also be a really cool place to explore.
Agreed! I mean look at how much of an adventure will, peter, aurilius, the prince. wolfea. and poudini had in the short time they visited lol
You're right. Echoland offers more adventure and intrigue, while Olam Shone holds the intrigue of a refuge.
User avatar
Kabui-nj
Posts: 35
Joined: 14 Sep 2019, 14:29
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 33
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-kabui-nj.html
Latest Review: Burn Zones by Jorge P. Newbery

Post by Kabui-nj »

I would prefer Echoland, less fate sealers and fortune tellers. It is a beautiful place for someone with an adventurous spirit like me.
User avatar
Ferdinand_Otieno
Book of the Month Participant
Posts: 3369
Joined: 03 Jun 2017, 12:54
Favorite Author: Victor Rose
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 1749
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-ferdinand-otieno.html
Latest Review: Zona: The Forbidden Land by Fred G. Baker
fav_author_id: 78026

Post by Ferdinand_Otieno »

Kabui-nj wrote: 16 Sep 2019, 14:48 I would prefer Echoland, less fate sealers and fortune tellers. It is a beautiful place for someone with an adventurous spirit like me.
Removing Fate Sealers, Echoland is the best land for adventurous souls.
User avatar
KendraRobinson
Posts: 884
Joined: 09 May 2019, 23:33
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 21
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-kro92813.html
Latest Review: Skills of the Warramunga by Greg Kater

Post by KendraRobinson »

Kabui-nj wrote: 16 Sep 2019, 14:48 I would prefer Echoland, less fate sealers and fortune tellers. It is a beautiful place for someone with an adventurous spirit like me.
Echoland had the fate sealers and fortune tellers. It was olam shone that banned them
User avatar
Ferdinand_Otieno
Book of the Month Participant
Posts: 3369
Joined: 03 Jun 2017, 12:54
Favorite Author: Victor Rose
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 1749
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-ferdinand-otieno.html
Latest Review: Zona: The Forbidden Land by Fred G. Baker
fav_author_id: 78026

Post by Ferdinand_Otieno »

Kro92813 wrote: 17 Sep 2019, 11:00
Kabui-nj wrote: 16 Sep 2019, 14:48 I would prefer Echoland, less fate sealers and fortune tellers. It is a beautiful place for someone with an adventurous spirit like me.
Echoland had the fate sealers and fortune tellers. It was olam shone that banned them
Even with that, Echoland presents more of an adventurous opportunity than Olam Shone.
Post Reply

Return to “Discuss "The Crystilleries of Echoland" by Dew Pellucid.”