Of all of the books I've read this year, I connected with this one the most! Patron Saints of Nothing follows Jay on his adventure to discover his homeland, his family, but most importantly the truth about his cousin Jun's murder.
"There are moments when sharing silence can be more meaningful than filling a space with empty chatter."
It's a cliche, but I truly could not put this book down! It's a roller coaster of emotion and twists as Jay journeys through middle-class homes, slums, and the countryside of the Philipines in order to find out what actually happened to his cousin. Along the way, he faces his shattered family's pride, injustice, and the harsh realities of extreme poverty.
A huge thanks to Bookish and the publisher for my copy!
"There are moments when sharing silence can be more meaningful than filling a space with empty chatter."
It's a cliche, but I truly could not put this book down! It's a roller coaster of emotion and twists as Jay journeys through middle-class homes, slums, and the countryside of the Philipines in order to find out what actually happened to his cousin. Along the way, he faces his shattered family's pride, injustice, and the harsh realities of extreme poverty.
A huge thanks to Bookish and the publisher for my copy!