A review by avieherman
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

dark funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I love Ann Patchett. Again, understated and glorious. Setting becomes a character. I spent the whole book waiting for something to happen/change and then in the final pages, when it did, I said “no, wait! Let it go on how it was!” Which is exactly where she wanted you as a reader.