A Singular ECHO: It's fun, what more can you ask for?
A Singular ECHO, written by Andrew C. McDonald, tells a short story about a boy who uncovers a most ridiculous scene inside an abandoned factory.
I won’t spoil what he finds, but McDonald’s witty writing will draw you in. His characters feel a tad tropish, but at the same time, that’s party of the campy feel of the tale. You’ve got the punk skater kid, the overly worried mother, and the overweight cop. Their interactions provide light humor, which is good, for McDonald leads readers straight toward a spectacularly dark conclusion.
I’ve oscillated on what to rate A Singular ECHO. While I liked the story, the writing itself could have used some polishing (there were a few typos throughout, and many sentences felt like they included three or four unnecessary words). Even so, I looked past those issues because the story was just that enjoyable. It’s weird. It’s not typical science fiction. But I highly recommend it.
Therefore, I’m giving A Singular ECHO a 7/10 (four stars). It just sneaks into that 4 star category. I’ll be watching for any further work from McDonald, too.