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padayacheese's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mchristinepo's review against another edition
4.0
It was a slow start in the beginning, but the second half did not disappoint. It discussed very real mental health issues amongst adults and teenagers. I would love to read more of Melina Marchetta's works.
kwovo_'s review against another edition
5.0
I’ve read this book at age 16, 18, and now 23 and I love it just as much as I did when I first found it. It’s about friendship and family and finding yourself and being funny and loving womanhood. The romantic part is the least important part of it. If you have ever been a teenage girl I think this book will find its place near your heart. If I’m wrong please never tell me!!!!!!
michelehoward's review against another edition
5.0
Great young adult fiction, but you would expect it after her first brilliant novel. Loved the characters and the story.
grannybabble's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
So many feels rereading this again over 15 years later :')
morgancw's review against another edition
2.0
had to read this for english class and tbh she slapped towards the end
blessedwannab's review against another edition
5.0
What do I think.... I think that it's impossible to review a Melina Marchetta book. I find that I'm saying the same things over and over.
How about this; When I finished Saving Francesca I clutched it to my chest and wiped the tears off my cheeks with a big dopey grin on my face. I wanted to lay down and keep it pressed to my chest as I drifted off to sleep on a wave of euphoria. A friend said 'There is nothing this woman can't write', and it is the complete truth. She's a word magician. You can't tell that she's wrapping you in a spell, because you feel like the writing is simplistic, but before you know it you are enveloped in all these massive emotions right along with the main character. THIS is an amazing author.
Francesca wasn't perfect. She was full of anger, and she chose to be a follower. I found that alot of the time I was irritated with her. But I also loved her. She was an unhappy, confused, 17 year old girl. She was afraid of being herself and losing her friends. Over the course of 240 pages you went on a journey with Francesca. You fell in love with St. Sebastian. You began to understand her group of friends along with her. By the end you're so in love with each and every one that you just want more!
I adore Thomas Mackee and Jimmy Hailler. I'm thrilled that I get to read more about Thomas in The Piper's Son, and I really hope that she does a book for Jimmy too.
Another A+ for Marchetta, my new favorite author.
First read- 3/14/2011
How about this; When I finished Saving Francesca I clutched it to my chest and wiped the tears off my cheeks with a big dopey grin on my face. I wanted to lay down and keep it pressed to my chest as I drifted off to sleep on a wave of euphoria. A friend said 'There is nothing this woman can't write', and it is the complete truth. She's a word magician. You can't tell that she's wrapping you in a spell, because you feel like the writing is simplistic, but before you know it you are enveloped in all these massive emotions right along with the main character. THIS is an amazing author.
Francesca wasn't perfect. She was full of anger, and she chose to be a follower. I found that alot of the time I was irritated with her. But I also loved her. She was an unhappy, confused, 17 year old girl. She was afraid of being herself and losing her friends. Over the course of 240 pages you went on a journey with Francesca. You fell in love with St. Sebastian. You began to understand her group of friends along with her. By the end you're so in love with each and every one that you just want more!
I adore Thomas Mackee and Jimmy Hailler. I'm thrilled that I get to read more about Thomas in The Piper's Son, and I really hope that she does a book for Jimmy too.
Another A+ for Marchetta, my new favorite author.
First read- 3/14/2011
misskoko's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
One of the few times in my life that I actually wanted to be surprised. I really didn't know what this was going to be about and I left it that way. Refused to go back and read synopsis or any reviews. Just wanted that excitement of delving into MM's creation.
There's a lot I felt while reading this. Gahhh, reasons why I love and hate MM's novels. It makes it hard to read others and not compare to the myriad of feelings/thoughts that go through you. The next novels just can't really stand a chance.
I always dreamed of the sis/bro relationship between Frankie & Luca. Though it was not meant to be. That comrade, support, and love that's felt. Dreams!!! I seriously want to know how to get that, so when I actually have children they experience it. It's sweet.
All the characters felt real and original. People I'd actually hang out with in real life. Intricate with their own little quirks. Not perfect, but still pure. The story is definitely character driven. I wasn't all over Will or Thomas, I was swooning over all the characters and moments. I laughed (I think of sex-right here-right now), I cried (scene before the train ride). I was engaged. I love endings; things don't feel complete without one. Main reason why I don't start series until the last book is released. This was an instance where I didn't want it to end. I craved, yearned to stay apart of their lives. If these characters/personalities exist in Australia, then my soulmates are out there.
Even with all that went on, this felt like a "feel good" read. I mean, I felt good when it ended. It hooked me. Sucked me in. Made me think about myself. Think in general. Then left me awashed in... happiness?
_____________________________________________________
"I was born seventeen years ago," I tell him. "Do you think people have noticed that I'm around?"
"I notice when you're not. Does that count?"
If someone said that to me, I'd probably love him forever. Saaawooooon.
One of the few times in my life that I actually wanted to be surprised. I really didn't know what this was going to be about and I left it that way. Refused to go back and read synopsis or any reviews. Just wanted that excitement of delving into MM's creation.
There's a lot I felt while reading this. Gahhh, reasons why I love and hate MM's novels. It makes it hard to read others and not compare to the myriad of feelings/thoughts that go through you. The next novels just can't really stand a chance.
I always dreamed of the sis/bro relationship between Frankie & Luca. Though it was not meant to be. That comrade, support, and love that's felt. Dreams!!! I seriously want to know how to get that, so when I actually have children they experience it. It's sweet.
All the characters felt real and original. People I'd actually hang out with in real life. Intricate with their own little quirks. Not perfect, but still pure. The story is definitely character driven. I wasn't all over Will or Thomas, I was swooning over all the characters and moments. I laughed (I think of sex-right here-right now), I cried (scene before the train ride). I was engaged. I love endings; things don't feel complete without one. Main reason why I don't start series until the last book is released. This was an instance where I didn't want it to end. I craved, yearned to stay apart of their lives. If these characters/personalities exist in Australia, then my soulmates are out there.
Even with all that went on, this felt like a "feel good" read. I mean, I felt good when it ended. It hooked me. Sucked me in. Made me think about myself. Think in general. Then left me awashed in... happiness?
_____________________________________________________
"I was born seventeen years ago," I tell him. "Do you think people have noticed that I'm around?"
"I notice when you're not. Does that count?"
If someone said that to me, I'd probably love him forever. Saaawooooon.