Patsy by Nicole Dennis-Benn

674 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Beating with the pulse of a long-withheld confession, Patsy gives voice to a woman who looks to America for the opportunity to choose herself first—not to give a better life to her family back home. Patsy leaves Tru behind in a defiant act of self...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,841 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 64%
sad 61%
challenging 44%
hopeful 33%
dark 23%
inspiring 19%
tense 14%
adventurous 8%
funny 6%
informative 6%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 34%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.07

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