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emmk's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
bluebonnet_books's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
tracyrosen's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book years ago and what I remember most is how much I loved it. Time for a re-read.
clarkness's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.5
The sense of gentle kindness at the core of this story is so wonderful and unique. To watch a tense situation slowly transform into a sort of fantasy utopia of care, love, and mutual support and respect was unexpected and yet deeply rewarding. The narrative is slow at times but I think that's the only way for this story to be told.
samhoward's review against another edition
5.0
There is nothing I can say about Bel Canto that hasn't been said by others more skilled than I, but there is something strange and lovely about being 20+ years late to a book that is already so beloved. While I'm furious with myself for waiting so long to read it, I'm pleased at the same time that I came to this in my mid thirties, as opposed to say, my 20s when I was trying to catch up modern literary classics I missed in college while reading for Brit Lit courses.
The dreaminess of the read is so captivating. The book is its own universe and I am happy to have had a peek inside.
The dreaminess of the read is so captivating. The book is its own universe and I am happy to have had a peek inside.
happy2have4's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
gabriel_andres's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
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? No
4.0
measlepuff's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
tomcarrico's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
toryshepeluk's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.5