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Ann Patchett has a way to weave a spell while telling her story. This is the second of her books that I have read, State of Wonderbeing the first. I remember thinking that upon finishing that book I truly was in a state of wonder. After finishing[book:Bel Canto|5826, I am sure that this book can certainly be classified as 'beautiful singing.'
It takes place in an unnamed third world South American country where foreign businessmen and diplomatic staffs have gathered to celebrate the birthday of ...more
It takes place in an unnamed third world South American country where foreign businessmen and diplomatic staffs have gathered to celebrate the birthday of ...more
I wasn't sure how I felt about this book as I was reading it. The writing is very good but the story is slow, however I did not want to stop reading it.
In an unnamed country, guerrillas take hostages at a party for a wealthy executive. Beyond that event, most of the remainder of the story is a study in human behavior. I would not recommend this to someone looking for a thriller but highly recommend for those who favor literary fiction or stories about human behaviors. ...more
In an unnamed country, guerrillas take hostages at a party for a wealthy executive. Beyond that event, most of the remainder of the story is a study in human behavior. I would not recommend this to someone looking for a thriller but highly recommend for those who favor literary fiction or stories about human behaviors. ...more
One of my all-time favorites. I love how beauty and art lifts the spirits.
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