This is not a speed read, but a novel to enjoy. Opera and terrorism seem like strangers in the book’s actual plot, but Patchett made it work. Patchett is an amazing writer, very lyrical and beautiful. It also received mixed reviews, those who loved it and those who couldn’t finish it. A discussion on Twitter revealed that many others loved Patchett but had not read this book. I loved the Run and The Magician’s Assistant, titles also by the Patchett.

I don’t know why it took me so long to read it. I’ve had the book on the shelf for years. The only thing that seems to unite them is their love for Roxane and the beautiful music she delivers, until their time together inevitably ends.

īut despite the circumstances and the language barriers of the guests from all over the world, relationships develop between the kidnappers and their captives. The terrorists don’t have the clout they need right now, but they can’t easily free the hostages, so the women are released, except for the famous opera star, and the remaining hostages and terrorists spend months waiting for their demands to be met. The only problem… the President decided that not to attend party so he could watch his favorite soap opera. But after Roxane finishes singing, the party is interrupted by a terrorist group who plan to hold the President hostage so they can free other members of their group from prison. The international party will take place at the home of the country’s Vice President, Rubén Iglesias. The only way to draw him to this country was to see Roxane Coss, a famous opera singer who was adored by Hosokawa. Hosokawa in hopes that he will do business with this poor country.

Bel Canto Book Pdf DownloadĪ birthday party is held in an unnamed South American country for Japanese businessman Mr. Patchett’s lyrical prose and clear imagination make Bel Canto a compelling tale of strength and fragility, love and prison, and an inspiring tale of transcendent romance. It’s a perfect night until a gang of armed terrorists take the entire party hostage.īut what begins as a life-threatening panic scenario slowly turns into something else entirely, a moment of great beauty where terrorists and hostages form unexpected bonds and people from different continents become compatriots, very close friends and lovers. Roxanne Coss, opera’s most revered soprano, has delighted international guests with her singing. Somewhere in South America, at the home of the country’s Vice President, a lavish birthday celebration is taking place in honor of powerful businessman Mr.

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