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Patron saints of nothing jun6/26/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() I think his changing opinions of his uncle were evidence that he was maturing. And even more notable was his relationship with his uncle, but for completely different reasons. I found it interesting that Jay felt closer to his cousins than his siblings. Jay likely knew that on one level, but as he gets re-acquainted with his extended family in the Philippines, this becomes even more obvious. Hoping to uncover more about Jun and the events that led to his death, Jay is forced to reckon with the many sides of his cousin before he can face the whole horrible truth - and the part he played in it.Īs gripping as it is lyrical, Patron Saints of Nothing is a page-turning portrayal of the struggle to reconcile faith, family, and immigrant identity.Ĭrystal: Families are complicated. ![]() But when he discovers that his Filipino cousin Jun was murdered as part of President Duterte’s war on drugs, and no one in the family wants to talk about what happened, Jay travels to the Philippines to find out the real story. Jay Reguero plans to spend the last semester of his senior year playing video games before heading to the University of Michigan in the fall. If you’ve already read the book, please join us by sharing your thoughts in the comments.Ī powerful coming-of-age story about grief, guilt, and the risks a Filipino-American teenager takes to uncover the truth about his cousin’s murder. As always, there will likely be spoilers in our conversation. Hey, everyone! The Rich in Color bloggers have gotten together to discuss Randy Ribay’s PATRON SAINTS OF NOTHING. ![]()
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