A review by ancillary_reader
Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta

4.0

I think Melina Marchetta is fast becoming one of my favorite new authors. Saving Francesca isn't as devastating and sweeping as Jellicoe Road, but I think it might be more accessible for many readers. As with Jellicoe Road, I loved the characters and their relationships - Melina Marchetta has a great ability to depict the formation of real friendships, as well as Francesca's emotional journey and growth, and she can also cause you to tear up* or laugh at a well written line or emotional scene. I probably like Jellicoe Road more, but overall, Saving Francesca is strongly written, with well portrayed characters and situations.

I'm a bit peeved the sequel/companion novel is not out in the States yet though.


*Not that I actually teared up, but hey...