This is a tough review to write , as I don't want this to come off as too political and I don't want to be totally insensitive. I agree the writing is good. I agree that this is a story that happens probably more than my middle american, white mind wants to think about. So in those respects, a good story to read. However, the expectations Patsy had coming to America were unrealistic. (and yes maybe that IS a major point of the story) - she has no skills, is undocumented, yet she becomes disappointed when she can't get the kind of job she thinks she should be able to. I had a hard time having full sympathy for her in that regard. for me, an interesting read but not the 4-5 starts you are seeing on Goodreads