A review by jcpdiesel21
Patsy by Nicole Dennis-Benn

4.0

A unique immigrant story that grapples with many unexpected topics along the way. Patsy should be a wholly unlikable protagonist, especially as she abandons her child early on to pursue a relationship in America, yet I found myself engaged in her journey of self-discovery and rooting for her to succeed. I was not expecting dual narratives given the title, and it was interesting to compare and contrast the experiences of mother and daughter as well as witness how Patsy's desertion helps shape Tru as a person. The book occasionally feels too long and the ending wraps things up a little too tidily given everything that comes before it, but I enjoyed the writing and strongly drawn characters here.