A review by sammy234
The Place on Dalhousie by Melina Marchetta
5.0
I don't often read sweet, family oriented novels, but Melina Marchetta is an exception. This book may not be on my favorites list, but I'm still a gooey emotional mess after finishing it, so it gets five stars from me. Why I put this book off for so long, I don't know.
I do recommend reading Saving Francesca before you read The Place on Dalhousie, just so you can see where one of the most beautiful friend groups of all time began their story when they were just teenagers. Then I recommend reading The Piper's Son. After that, you'll appreciate this novel so much more.
I'm a little embarrassed I enjoy Melina's wholesome stories so much. They are so not my thing. But she's a brilliant writer, and she takes me out of my comfort zone.
I do recommend reading Saving Francesca before you read The Place on Dalhousie, just so you can see where one of the most beautiful friend groups of all time began their story when they were just teenagers. Then I recommend reading The Piper's Son. After that, you'll appreciate this novel so much more.
I'm a little embarrassed I enjoy Melina's wholesome stories so much. They are so not my thing. But she's a brilliant writer, and she takes me out of my comfort zone.