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Ann Patchett
318 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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. Roxane Coss, opera's most revered soprano, has mesmerized the international guests wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,469 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
sad 45%
tense 40%
hopeful 24%
dark 18%
challenging 15%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 9%
funny 8%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | 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% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Death, KidnappingModerate
Sexual content, Murder, ViolenceMinor
Blood, War—
Ann Patchett
318 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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. Roxane Coss, opera's most revered soprano, has mesmerized the international guests wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,469 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
sad 45%
tense 40%
hopeful 24%
dark 18%
challenging 15%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 9%
funny 8%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | 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% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Death, KidnappingModerate
Sexual content, Murder, ViolenceMinor
Blood, War