Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta

Saving Francesca

Melina Marchetta

243 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

MOST OF MY friends now go to Pius Senior College, but my mother wouldn't allow it because she says the girls there leave with limited options and she didn't bring me up to have limitations placed upon me. If you know my mother, you'll sense there'...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,083 reviews

Moods

emotional 98%
hopeful 59%
reflective 50%
sad 45%
funny 43%
inspiring 24%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 8%
dark 7%
tense 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 33%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.1

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