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A review by misskoko
Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta
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?
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"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.