Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

Bel Canto

Ann Patchett

336 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

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 The poignant - and at times very funny - novel from the internationally bestselling author of The Dutch House and Commonwealth. Somewhere in South America, at the home of the country's vice president, a lavish birthday party is being held in hono...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14,465 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
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

slow 55%
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% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

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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