A review by kimew2023
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

dark funny hopeful inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

4.25

I really enjoyed this book. It moves slowly, but the characters are so well drawn. Anne Patchett shines a light on them in turn so we feel we're in their heads. The priest, the Russians, General, Carmen, Beatrix, Ruben and so many.
 Except perhaps Roxanne,  but she is " on a pedestal " so maybe that's the point?
It's described as a tragi-comedy, with most of the tragedy coming at the end. But along the way it's a romantic fairytale.