A review by questingnotcoasting
Patsy by Nicole Dennis-Benn

emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 This had a slow start but after about 100 pages it really got under my skin, almost without me noticing. The dense description meant the energy of both New York and Pennyfield, Jamaica felt really vivid. All of the characters were complex but I found Patsy in particular really interesting. I was often conflicted about her, rooting for her but also hoping she'd make better decisions for the sake of her daughter Tru. It's a difficult read at times, about poverty, racism, trauma and guilt and ultimately I really appreciated the journey of both Patsy and Tru trying to find happiness against the odds, without compromising who they are. 
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