Bel Canto, Ann Patchett

Bel Canto is a delicious read. It's an apple a day. It sings, the writing, the story and sometimes the characters. Bel Canto is the story of a hostage situation, which takes place in an unknown but presumably South American country. The hostages come from all over the world; they are captains of industry, scions of the aristocracy, leaders of government. Oh yes, and there is a world-famous opera singer, the sole female hostage with whom everyone -- hostages and captors alike -- is in love. An inevitably poignant plot is nonetheless beautifully written and developed. Most wonderfully, the book is infused with music, although you will never actually hear a note.
Posted by supersusie at June 22, 2003 10:44 PM