A review by shansbookspace
Patsy by Nicole Dennis-Benn

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This story had me at the embassy interview. 

Though Patsy is the character the story begins with I found myself thinking perhaps she wasn’t the only star & that perhaps that wasn’t a bad thing. I became enamored with Fionna’s dedicated friendship, Claudette’s bravery to love & Tru’s spirit. I was hurting for Marva in her marital frustrations, fascinated with Roy’s development & intrigued with Pope’s motivations. 

I think there are a few ways one could react to Patsy. One could think she was selfish or came to her awakening too late but I think she was a young woman burdened by poverty & motherhood, hopeful for freedom who never felt seen or heard. So she took a chance, made a few mistakes (like we all do) & began to slowly find her way home. 

This story was sobering & cathartic I really enjoyed it.