A review by musingsbynitika
Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Wow!! Bawling and then laughing, before I stopped crying. I adored this book as a teenager, and I was a bit unsure about how I'd feel re-reading it as an adult. Resounding 5 stars!! This is why I love reading!! And this is so impressive for a re-read 21 years after it was released in 2003! Apart from 1 character's perspective on a sensitive issue (which other characters inc MC did not agree with!), all the important issues were dealt with surprisingly well for the time. The characters were realistic & flawed, the voice was so true, the friendships were simply beautiful and this family - oh, my heart. I will stop typing now because I am tearing up again. 

* Plays 'Kind & Generous' by Natalie Merchant on repeat *