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The Annunciation Of Francesca Dunn
The Annunciation Of Francesca Dunn
Author: Janis Hallowell
What would happen if an ordinary teenager was suddenly proclaimed a modern-day Holy Virgin? That is the premise of Janis Hallowell's wise and provocative debut novel, The Annunciation of Francesca Dunn. A failed prodigy and child of divorce, Francesca Dunn is also an adolescent like any other, trying to find her identity and figure out he...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780060559205
ISBN-10: 0060559209
Publication Date: 3/1/2005
Pages: 310
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 27 ratings
Publisher: Perennial
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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shukween avatar reviewed The Annunciation Of Francesca Dunn on + 118 more book reviews
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This is a strange book--a quick read, basically a modern setting for the Bible's story of the Virgin Mary. She is 14, and is pregnant without having had intercourse; she develops a following and performs healings. Quite an interesting retelling of the tale...by its end, the reader is left wondering if it is divinity or madness...
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avidreaders avatar reviewed The Annunciation Of Francesca Dunn on + 13 more book reviews
The story of a girl who becomes divine and then utterly helplessly human all within a year. It's a tale of possibilities and deception; selfishness and redemption.

Really wonderfully done.
galnsearch avatar reviewed The Annunciation Of Francesca Dunn on + 143 more book reviews
Very strange but wonderful book. Lots of twists and turns and very well written.

Donna V.
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Great book! You'll love this one. A well told story from a lot of different points of view but you don't get lost!
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Interesting book. Makes you suspend you assumptions while the plot developes.
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Great story. Heartwarming and thought-provoking.
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Great book that really makes you think. I loved that they had 4 different readers when doing this audiobook.
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This was an ok read - not totally engrossing, but not boring enough to leave unfinished.
KelHardesty avatar reviewed The Annunciation Of Francesca Dunn on + 2 more book reviews
I enjoyed this book very much. I listened to the audio version and it was really well done. Highly recommend.


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