Tuesday 3 April 2012

Pash, Pick or Pass: Marchetta's Men


That's right, Pash, Pick or Pass is back! And it's a doozy...


The contenders

-Jonah Griggs from On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta, a fiercesome army cadet with a damaged past and a tender heart (le sigh). Played in my head by Liam Hemsworth.



-Tom Mackee from Saving Francesca and The Piper's Son by Melina Marchetta. He's a blokey boy who can proudly burp the alphabet, but he also has a sensitive side (hello, muso). Played in my head by Benedict Samuel.


-Jacob Coote from Looking For Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta. Another rough-around-the-edges-but-deep-down-really-sweet guy (they seem to be a MM speciality!), he's a walking contradiction. A totally swoon-worthy one. Played by Kick Gurry in the movie.


My choices

Pash: Jonah. I love his passion. And his hotness. But he's one of those characters that is so obviously meant for another (Taylor) I just couldn't interfere. Much.


Pick: Tom. Maybe it was being in his head for half of The Piper's Son, but I feel more connected to him than the others. Once he gets his shit together I reckon he'd make a pretty decent pick.


Pass: Sorry, Jacob, you were my first MM love, and I'll always have a special place in my heart for you but... you've been eclipsed.

Come on MM fans, you know you want to play! Who would you pash, pick and pass?
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14 comments:

  1. YA Anonymous3 April 2012 at 18:13

    I love the word "pash." :)

    Okay, onto serious matters. I mentally cast Liam Hemsworth as Jonah too! I would definitely pash him and pick Tom. I still haven't read Alibrandi. I'm saving my last unread Marchetta for a rainy day.

    Great post, Belle!

    -Maggie

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    1. Belle3 April 2012 at 19:23

      Excellent choices. Great minds think alike ;) I hope you enjoy Alibrandi!

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  2. Catie (The Readventurer)3 April 2012 at 22:24

    I love this Belle. :) I would both Pash AND Pick Jonah and the other two can just exit stage left!

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  3. Tales of Whimsy4 April 2012 at 02:28

    YAY! I love this feature. I rarely have read what you've read but I always love reading about the contenders and your choices.

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    1. Belle4 April 2012 at 08:09

      Thanks Juju! I HIGHLY recommend Marchetta :)

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  4. jowearsoldcoats4 April 2012 at 05:42

    Oh my goodness, I had a mini panic attack when I saw this because I was like !!!! NOOOO.

    I would do exactly the same as you. Sorry Jacob, I'm blaming the soul patch.

    Promise me you'll never do a Lumatere chronicles one. I couldn't choose between Finnikin, Froi or Lucian. ;)

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    1. jowearsoldcoats4 April 2012 at 05:43

      ps. I LOVE your new background. So pretty :)

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    2. Belle4 April 2012 at 08:10

      Thank Jo! I haven't read the Lumatere chronicles yet but I can't make any promises for when I do. *maniacal laugh*

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  5. Missie, The Unread Reader4 April 2012 at 07:50

    Jonah and TOM!!!! Yes, my picks are the same as yours. :)

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  6. Alex4 April 2012 at 19:54

    Dearest Contiki Companion,

    Would love to see you write a post on *What you do if you're stuck in a bad book*.

    I'm stuck in a bad one right now and I'm intrigued, do you chuck it away or do you plow right through?

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    1. Belle4 April 2012 at 20:15

      That's a great idea for a post! I might just take you up on that.
      Psst, what book is it?

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