Reviews

Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

jmstru's review against another edition

5.0

What a lovely book. Beautiful storytelling about art and community during a crisis.

It ends sadly however.

doomslugreads's review against another edition

5.0

Ann Patchett has a charming way with words and the ability to explain every day actions and relational happenings in unique and chilling ways.

Sadly, I simply don't measure up in my ability to write a review that would justify how much I love this book.

randomreader5's review against another edition

sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

chrisramos_readingrecord_2024's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

leilabp4's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

maiagrace15's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

elliehamilton38's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kgfugate8299's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

alyssiatsmith's review against another edition

reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

pmrichard1's review against another edition

3.0

Hmmm - much preferred Commonwealth and The Dutch House to this. Enjoyed the writing and the exploration of characters and dynamics, but thought the epilogue made no sense and think I would have appreciated more information on why this was happening and the demands of the group.