The Patron Saint of Ugly — Kindle Edition
Kindle Edition: The Patron Saint of Ugly is a novel blending Catholic lore, Sicilian superstition, and American settings. It follows Garnet Ferrari as she investigates her unusual birthmarks and a claimed healing ability, in a story that moves between Sicily and West Virginia and pairs magical realism with personal discovery.
At a glance
- Garnet’s unusual birthmarks and apparent ability to ease skin ailments prompt a Vatican emissary to raise the possibility of sainthood.
- The story traces a journey from Sicily to West Virginia and explores identity, shame, family history, romance, and loss.
- The listing describes the novel as combining Catholic lore, American tales, and Sicilian superstition.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A distinctive mix of magical realism, folklore, humor, and character-focused storytelling.
- Kindle listing specifies screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Mariner Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 17, 2014 |
| Language | English |
| File size | 5.5 MB |
| Print length | 354 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0544133488 |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
|---|---|
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers drawn to character-led novels with magical realism and folklore.
- Readers looking for a story about self-understanding that balances humor with emotional themes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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31% 31% - 3 stars
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Customer feedback highlights an engaging story, vivid character development, and skilled writing, with readers also noting magical realism, humor, and a quirky tone. That response aligns with the listing’s blend of folklore and personal discovery. The overall ratings lean favorable, though a smaller share are low-star ratings, so reader response is not uniform.
Positive themes
- Readers describe the story as engaging and praise the character development and writing style.
- Customer feedback appreciates the magical realism, humor, and lighthearted, quirky touches.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Patron Saint of Ugly about?
Garnet Ferrari, ridiculed for distinctive birthmarks, investigates her origins after a Vatican emissary suggests her apparent ability to help skin ailments may be associated with sainthood.
What themes and elements does the novel include?
The listing describes Catholic lore, Sicilian superstition, magical realism, and themes of identity, shame, and personal strengths, with a journey spanning Sicily and West Virginia.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
Screen Reader is supported. Enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.
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