A review by nibs
Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta

  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This is the big Italian-Australian novel. My Mum talks about the tomato sauce making, and how she did the same when she was a kid. I found a second hand copy at Bookfest and saw it as my chance to finally read it. 

This book is what I needed right now. It was comforting and made me feel at home. It made me feel connected to my Mum and my sisters. It made me feel connected to this city and this country. I am tearing up a bit because of it
(from the John bit onwards)
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