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The Piper's Son
The Piper's Son | Melina Marchetta
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Award-winning author Melina Marchetta reopens the story of the group of friends from her acclaimed novel Saving Francesca - but five years have passed, and now its Thomas Mackee who needs saving. After his favorite uncle was blown to bits on his way to work in a foreign city, Tom watched his family implode. He quit school and turned his back on his music and everyone that mattered, including the girl he cant forget. Shooting for oblivion, hes hit rock bottom, forced to live with his single, pregnant aunt, work at the Union pub with his former friends, and reckon with his grieving, alcoholic father. Toms in no shape to mend whats broken. But what if no one else is either? An unflinching look at family, forgiveness, and the fierce inner workings of love and friendship, The Pipers Son redefines what it means to go home again.
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Rissreads
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#Ozfiction The second instalment of the characters in Saving Francesca. This book was fantastic, more amazing writing. Marchetta is fast becoming one of my new favourite authors.

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Missusb
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I plan to do a series of posts called #tenbooksonedecade. I am going to highlight a book from 2010 - 2019. They are all #loveozya. In 2010 I was working in a secondary boys‘ library and had already been there for 4 years. Enough to feel comfortable. Melina Marchetta‘s return to the world of Francesca and her buddies completely bowled me over—emotional nuance, messy family, and the story of Tom. Shockingly real...

Missusb ... I could have picked Marchetta for 4 of my years, so it‘s only right she‘s my first pick of the decade. 4y
Andrew65 Great idea. 😊 4y
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margreads
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Revisiting one of my favourite Marchetta books in anticipation of reading her latest #audiobook #aussieauthors #awwc

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Rockjonny
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2nd attempt, gonna crack it this time

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LoremIpsum
The Piper's Son | Melina Marchetta
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Starting a reread of The Piper‘s Son since Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil has me on a Marchetta kick.

RaimeyGallant Good to know. :) And welcome to Litsy! #LitsyWelcomeWagon Some of us put together Litsy tips to help new Littens navigate the site. It's the link in my bio on my page in case you need it. Or if you prefer how-to videos, @chelleo just put some together. 6y
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brandymuses
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Some books with musicians for 🎼 #emojinov

MarriedtoMrT ❤️❤️❤️ A Little Wanting Song. 6y
brandymuses That one has one of the best kissing descriptions ever too! @MarriedtoMrT 6y
Chachic The Piper's Son!💖💔💖 6y
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Chachic
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Apparently #gray is another color that's difficult to find in book spines and covers, but at least I was able to find one. And it's one of my all-time favorites! Beautifully written book set in Australia about family, friendships and relationships.

Thanks for the tag, @julesG! Tagging @inkcrush @hollybally @willreadforfeels @bentchbites @islandstorygirl and anyone else who wants to join for the color PURPLE. #BookColorTag

#LoveOzYA

JazzFeathers Great cover 😍 7y
Chachic @JazzFeathers I love it too! This is the Australian edition, which I think looks better than the international cover. 7y
inkcrush I love that you have the Aussie edition of this! What do I do for the tag? 😜 7y
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Chachic @inkcrush Melina sent it so it's also a signed copy. One of my prized possessions!😉 For the tag, just post books that have purple covers or a stack of books with purple spines. Then use the #BookColorTag and tag other people too if you want.😊 7y
bentchbites @Chachic yay! I think i have a few purple books at home. Will get to it when i get back! :) thanks for tagging! 7y
Chachic @bentchbites Haha I figured purple wouldn't be as difficult as gray. Or baka konti na lang books ko? Chos! 7y
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Maddsmarvellousreads
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"Because I miss it like you'd never believe, and then I go away from this place and I miss here too. I'm scared I'm going to spend the rest of my life in a state of yearning, regardless of where I am." #melinamarchetta #fave #missingplaces

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MariaC
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Part of my January TBR, I've decided to reread one favorite book for each new book I read in January. Not sure I'll get to all six of these, but it's good to have options!

MarriedtoMrT Loved Winner's Curse and Raven Boys! I really need to read The Thief as well. I've only heard wonderful things. 7y
TirzahPrice Ah, I adore The Piper's Son!! 7y
MariaC @MarriedtoMrT Yes, you definitely need to read The Thief!! It's so good, plus the series gets even better with each book. 7y
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MariaC @TirzahPrice I have loved everything I've read by Melina Marchetta. It's her characters that always draw me in! 7y
TirzahPrice @MariaC She's brilliant. Did you read her newest?! 7y
MariaC @TirzahPrice She is brilliant!! I did read Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil, loved that one too!! 7y
Chachic MWT and Melina Marchetta! 💖💖💖 And they both are fans of each other's books. 7y
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TirzahPrice
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Don't make me pick a favorite, @Liberty! For Fun Photo Friday, my favorite endings are Melina Marchetta endings. Her books usually echo their beginnings beautifully, making cry all the tears. It should feel like a cheap trick but it doesn't. @Liberty

karliika Melina is awesome ❤ 8y
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TirzahPrice
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All. The. Feels. This book is an emotional sucker punch about family and friends and self destruction and grief. It's also incredibly beautiful. In fact, "incredibly beautiful" doesn't do this book justice. None of my words do. Just read it.

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TirzahPrice
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Bow to the queen.

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Elspeth
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Moment of silence for how much this book destroys me. Every single time.

KatKennnedy Oh my heart! 8y
PamisOkay Oh, I read the Lumatere Chronicled and really want to read this one and Saving Francesca! 😍 8y
Elspeth @PamisOkay you absolutely should! Her contemporaries are unparalleled. 8y
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