“Sometimes Thomas Mackee will stick an earphone into my ear and ask me to listen to a song. When I get over the revulsion of putting something in my ear that's been in his, I sit back and let the music take over, and for a half hour there's something comforting about someone's heart beating at the same rhythm as mine.”
This novel delves into the life of a young girl, Francesca, navigating the complexities of loss and the challenges of adolescence. Set in the 1960s, the story explores themes of family dynamics, love, and the search for identity. more
Melina Marchetta is an Australian author renowned for her young adult literature. Her works often delve into complex interpersonal relationships and profound emotional experiences, enjoying great popularity among readers. more
“I love it when you're demented like this.”
“The essence of all art is to have pleasure in giving pleasure.”
“I began thinking about my skeleton, this solid, beautiful thing inside me that I would never see.”