Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

Bel Canto

Ann Patchett

318 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

Description

Somewhere in South America, at the home of the country's vice president, a lavish birthday party is being held in honor of the powerful businessman Mr. Hosokawa. Roxanne Coss, opera's most revered soprano, has mesmerized the international guests w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,072 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 59%
sad 47%
tense 39%
hopeful 23%
dark 17%
challenging 13%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
funny 7%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 34%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.89

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