Bel Canto
Bel Canto
Author: Ann Patchett
Number Of Pages: 336
EAN: 9780060188733
Release Date: 22-05-2001
Summary:
"Bel Canto" by Ann Patchett is a story of love and human connection in a hostage crisis. In an unnamed South American country, a lavish birthday party for a Japanese businessman at the vice president’s mansion turns into a prolonged hostage situation when guerrillas storm in. Among the hostages are a world-renowned soprano and a translator. As weeks turn into months, the lines between captors and captives blur. Music, especially the soprano's enchanting voice, becomes a powerful and unifying force, erasing language barriers and building unexpected bonds. Patchett beautifully explores themes of love, music, and the transformative power of art. Despite the looming threat of danger, an unlikely community forms within the mansion’s walls, with relationships that defy conventional boundaries. The novel delves into the lives of the hostages and their captors, each character unique and human. It’s a story that stays with you, resonating long after the final page.
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