Patsy by Nicole Dennis-Benn

432 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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When Patsy gets her long-coveted visa to America, it comes after years of yearning to leave Pennyfield, the beautiful but impoverished Jamaican town where she was raised. More than anything, Patsy wishes to be reunited with her oldest friend, Cice...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,165 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 64%
sad 60%
challenging 43%
hopeful 32%
dark 23%
inspiring 17%
tense 16%
adventurous 9%
funny 6%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 35%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.06

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