Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy RibayMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely loved Audible's narrator, Ramón de Ocampo! His voice was mesmerizing, heartbreaking and honest as Jay delves into his cousin Jun's murder in the Phillipines as part of President Duterte's war on drugs. Leaving his home and travelling back to his family's birthplace is jarring to Jay as he reads again and again his cousin Jun's letters over the years (and which he stopped answering) while he investigates (against a family that won't discuss Jun) what really happened. I loved Ribay's deft, authentic look at a culture, family, and politics through Jay's eyes and Jay's transformation as a result. I would love to see this book continue in another book as Jay navigates life after the Phillipines. A must read- diverse, compelling, fraught with true introspection!
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