The Patron Saint of Ugly by Marie Manilla334 Pages
This the story of Garnet Ferrari, supposed saint of Sweetwater, West Virginia. Born covered with birthmarks in the shape of countries, she is feared and hated by townspeople as a child until they discover that she has the ability to cure them of their afflictions. Full of original and fully developed characters we read about Garnet's childhood and the events that surround it when the Catholic church is researching her possible sainthood.
I really enjoyed the book and recommend it. It was a little reminiscent of early John Irving novels such as Hotel New Hampshire.
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