Ann Patchett

Bel Canto
A novel by Ann Patchett about a hostage crisis in South America
9 people recommend this
Recommended by
Erin MFirst to rec“I wish I could erase this book from my brain and read it again for the first time. Beyond committed to this as my all time novel recommendation to anyone anywhere”
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Marika“Beautiful book that I still think about”
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Jen Memmolo1
Ellen“This is very close to the perfect book in my opinion. Beautiful, tender, engaging. Read it with someone, you will want to discuss it/download when you’re done.”
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Hillary Kelly“Possibly the most propulsive book setting of all time (inside a grand home filled with terrorists and their hostages)”
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Christine C“Bel Canto was a transformational experience for me. Did you know there is now an annotated version?”
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fairuseabby“What if a hostage situation was actually the best thing that ever happened to you? Forced proximity done perfectly, and with a healthy dose of opera.”
Suzanne“One of my favorite books. I am excited to tuck into my annotated copy sometime this summer.”
Cristina Sciarra“My second favorite Ann Patchett novel; have you read State of Wonder?”











