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A review by reimaginelit
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Ann Patchett has a magical way of making you feel compassion for even the most evil of characters. Bel Canto - which means beautiful singing - lives up to its name. The sentences intertwine with vivid imagery and depth. A book I will not be able to forget.