tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post885037291335985928..comments2023-08-20T04:09:27.352-04:00Comments on nomadreader: book review: Bel Canto by Ann Patchettnomadreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-14531456873821017922012-01-18T18:56:42.378-05:002012-01-18T18:56:42.378-05:00Yes, this is one of my favorite books! I loved th...Yes, this is one of my favorite books! I loved the language but also the complexity of the characters.Eugenia O'Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387352519341205107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-51088837043355778442012-01-18T01:38:02.789-05:002012-01-18T01:38:02.789-05:00I loved this book too! It was my first Patchett no...I loved this book too! It was my first Patchett novel (I've also read her memoir, which I loved too), but definitely not my last!avisannschildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486477882148877317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-69686781979362830712012-01-16T23:30:24.092-05:002012-01-16T23:30:24.092-05:00This is one of my top 5. A near-perfect novel, in ...This is one of my top 5. A near-perfect novel, in my opinion - the last chapter is its fatal flaw. And by far my favorite Ann Patchett. Loved your review!Gaylehttp://everydayiwritethebook.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-6497527768779490852012-01-11T15:24:14.132-05:002012-01-11T15:24:14.132-05:00I read this before I started blogging, but I absol...I read this before I started blogging, but I absolutely loved it. Patchett wrote the story so beautifully!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-57545087856476308152012-01-11T05:06:47.831-05:002012-01-11T05:06:47.831-05:00I read this one many moons ago and clearly remembe...I read this one many moons ago and clearly remember also thinking Gen stole the show. By Patchett, I also liked The Patron Saint of Liars.Alex (The Sleepless Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03083761152675156469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-38443450807827370032012-01-10T22:52:05.642-05:002012-01-10T22:52:05.642-05:00I haven't read any Patchett, but I will probab...I haven't read any Patchett, but I will probably start with this one. I'm glad to see that you liked it.LBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08565867574821169945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-48326696607327403542012-01-10T18:47:42.632-05:002012-01-10T18:47:42.632-05:00This is one of my very favorite books. I'm so ...This is one of my very favorite books. I'm so glad you loved it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-58618737180194129132012-01-10T14:17:46.818-05:002012-01-10T14:17:46.818-05:00So glad you liked this one!! I admit to feeling ra...So glad you liked this one!! I admit to feeling rather sad when I hear people didn't. I thought Patchett's writing was simply beautiful but her ability to draw the characters is what kept me interested in this one.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-92030887548666357672012-01-10T13:13:04.120-05:002012-01-10T13:13:04.120-05:00I'm reading this now and so far I love it! I&#...I'm reading this now and so far I love it! I'm glad it didn't disappoint you.Melody (Melody and Words)http://www.melodyandwords.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-60679619097679553062012-01-10T12:50:27.570-05:002012-01-10T12:50:27.570-05:00I read this book probably the year it came out and...I read this book probably the year it came out and my reading taste was similar but not quite as developed as now so while I enjoyed it, I felt that the ending was just eh. I was more into plot twists and all that. But I still have always had a fond memory of that book and have liked it nevertheless. Reading your review and the passages you wrote makes me think I would appreciate it such a different way if I were to read it now!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128837662718618636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-239792643347307282012-01-10T12:28:05.862-05:002012-01-10T12:28:05.862-05:00I too have never read any Patchett, and I kind of ...I too have never read any Patchett, and I kind of dismissed this book because I heard from an opera friend that the opera bits are inaccurate to the point of irritation. However, your enthusiasm for this book makes me think I need to soften my stance!Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-37252727941847891142012-01-10T12:10:11.709-05:002012-01-10T12:10:11.709-05:00I have never read Patchett. SHAME! Bel Canto is ...I have never read Patchett. SHAME! Bel Canto is on my shelf though - just scored a lovely copy from Goodwill.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13474997114568231162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-76693492724398990152012-01-10T11:53:25.449-05:002012-01-10T11:53:25.449-05:00I could not get into this one when I tried reading...I could not get into this one when I tried reading it, but it's one I would most certainly be willing to revisit.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918892767071973314.post-25758281647066318802012-01-10T09:46:16.218-05:002012-01-10T09:46:16.218-05:00I loved this book as well, and was just discussing...I loved this book as well, and was just discussing the merits of this book over the merits of State of Wonder last night with Heather from Book Addiction. It's very close, but I think I enjoyed State of Wonder just a teensy bit more. This was a great review, and reminds me that I need to read this one again. Thanks!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.com