6/5/2023 0 Comments Bel canto audio bookIn reading this after enjoying two of her later works - “ Commonwealth” and “ The Dutch House” - I can see she’s a writer who sticks to a winning formula: multiple, interwoven POVs, paired with human and situational drama that, at face value, seems inconsequential but in reality, is anything but. “Bel Canto” is the type of high concept story that can make or break a writer, and in the case of Ann Patchett, it helped propel her into the big leagues upon its release in 2001. Why I Read It: Patchett is quickly becoming one of my favorite writers, so it was time to dip into the back catalog. Recommended For: Fans of Ann Patchett and lovers of opera or classical music. Reality: Bogged down by too many characters and writing flourishes, it still packs an emotional punch in the end, but some readers (like my husband) will have given up by then. 100-Word (or Less) Synopsis: In an unnamed South American country, the birthday party for a Japanese businessman turns into a weeks long hostage situation where the hostages and terrorists begin to bond over a love of opera thanks to the world renowned singer in their midst.Įxpectation: A layered, nuanced and tense story of life and death.
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