Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

Bel Canto

Ann Patchett

318 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced
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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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Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 58%
sad 46%
tense 40%
hopeful 24%
dark 19%
challenging 15%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 9%
funny 8%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 39%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.89

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