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eparris's review against another edition
The immediate animal death was unexpected and I struggled to proceed any farther.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Animal cruelty
pawprintsinthesink's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved The Patron Saints of Nothing. Though the topics are not easy ones, I found I didn’t want to put the book down. I wanted more of Jay’s story, more of Jun’s story, and I wanted to learn more about the real world in which these fictional characters live.
Jay is shocked when he learns his childhood friend and cousin has died. But when no one wants to tell him what caused his beloved cousin’s death, Jay decides to find out for himself. His journey isn’t just about grief, or solving the mystery of what happened to Jun. His journey is about more deeply connecting the parts of himself and his life that he’s had compartmentalized and separated for most of his life. As Jay learns more about his Filipino culture and is reacquainted with family he hasn’t seen in nearly a decade, he learns more about himself, his cousin, and what he wants from life.
Every component of this novel is flawless. From the incredibly well developed characters to the heart wrenching but intriguing plot to the setting, every detail is well thought out and perfectly done. The setting, a place that should be familiar but instead feels equally foreign and familiar, is a character unto itself.
The voice and writing of this novel fit perfectly with the narrator and main character, making it easy to read even while the content challenges your heart and mind.
This is the kind of book that not only inspires you to think deeply, but reminds you that everyone you know is complex, and has sides you may have never seen.
Jay is shocked when he learns his childhood friend and cousin has died. But when no one wants to tell him what caused his beloved cousin’s death, Jay decides to find out for himself. His journey isn’t just about grief, or solving the mystery of what happened to Jun. His journey is about more deeply connecting the parts of himself and his life that he’s had compartmentalized and separated for most of his life. As Jay learns more about his Filipino culture and is reacquainted with family he hasn’t seen in nearly a decade, he learns more about himself, his cousin, and what he wants from life.
Every component of this novel is flawless. From the incredibly well developed characters to the heart wrenching but intriguing plot to the setting, every detail is well thought out and perfectly done. The setting, a place that should be familiar but instead feels equally foreign and familiar, is a character unto itself.
The voice and writing of this novel fit perfectly with the narrator and main character, making it easy to read even while the content challenges your heart and mind.
This is the kind of book that not only inspires you to think deeply, but reminds you that everyone you know is complex, and has sides you may have never seen.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Police brutality, and Death
Minor: Drug abuse
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