Reviews

Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

luzluzsituation's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

this book is the embodiment of the tweet:

love language? uh yeah I do, its very useful 

and I appreciate it for that

hannah_likes_to_read's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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? No

4.0

yellowchairreader's review against another edition

4.0

Initially I wasn't sure if I would enjoy the plot however it does become an immersive read. Marked down a star as I struggled to believe in the relationship between Gen and Carmen

janegonz's review against another edition

emotional 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? It's complicated

3.0

reimaginelit's review against another edition

challenging emotional tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Ann Patchett has a magical way of making you feel compassion for even the most evil of characters. Bel Canto - which means beautiful singing - lives up to its name. The sentences intertwine with vivid imagery and depth. A book I will not be able to forget.

megan1612's review against another edition

dark reflective 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? No

5.0

nataliecatalie's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-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

4.5

teabooksandbreathe's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-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? Yes

4.0

horourke's review against another edition

3.0

beautifully written but painfully slow. was a slog at times since they’re in the same place for nearly the entire novel. a tale about beauty, love, music, talent, tragedy, and coincidence. ending was wonderful but could’ve come 150 pages earlier. 

az9898's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

4.0