Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

Bel Canto

Ann Patchett

352 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced
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Now a major motion picture starring Julianne Moore and Ken Watanabe.Ann Patchett’s award winning, bestselling novel that balances themes of love and crisis as disparate characters learn that music is their only common language—now a major motion p...

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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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