Saving Francesca
Saving Francesca
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003
Book Brief
243
Novel • Fiction
Sydney, Australia • 2000s
2003
YA
14-18 years
770L
Super Short Summary
In Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta, Francesca Spinelli navigates the challenges of moving to a co-ed high school while simultaneously dealing with her mother's acute depressive episode. Struggling with her responsibilities at home and school, Francesca leans on new friendships for support and learns to balance her evolving personal life amid familial and social upheavals. The book addresses mental health and caregiver responsibilities.
Emotional
Inspirational
Bittersweet
Hopeful
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
33,689 ratings
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Review Roundup
Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta has been praised for its authentic portrayal of teenage struggles and emotional depth. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and touching narrative. However, some found the pacing slow at times. Overall, it's a compelling coming-of-age story with profound insights into family and friendship dynamics.
Who Should Read Saving Francesca?
A reader who would enjoy Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta is typically a young adult or teen interested in contemporary fiction focused on personal growth, family dynamics, and navigating high school life. Fans of novels like The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky and Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson will likely appreciate this book.
33,689 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
243
Novel • Fiction
Sydney, Australia • 2000s
2003
YA
14-18 years
770L
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