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Not my favorite Patchett. Interesting premise, great ending, but a lot of meandering in the middle. Became a slog. But the ending was a worthy payoff. Recommended if you love Patchett‘s writing style already.

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Bel Canto | Ann Patchett

Just started a reread of this when 3 books came off hold at the same time. 😐 #sigh
Image is a cut out for some kind of snowflake?! I forget. Colors match the book cover 🤣

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Aims42

Bel Canto | Ann Patchett

so-so

Themes: Literary Fiction, Good Storytelling, Opera/Music

I totally get why this book has such mixed reviews. Some parts were good and I enjoyed some of the characters very much, but after it ended, I just don‘t know how I really feel about it. This is a soft pick… I think? 🤔

AmyG Perhaps my least favorite of hers. 2mo

Tamra I think my husband bailed on this one recently. I was surprised he picked it up, to be honest. 2mo

Aims42 @AmyG I really enjoyed ‘Dutch House‘ and figured I‘d give this one a try. This one went in a different direction than I wanted it to and by the end I didn‘t even want to see how it ended 🫣 Oh well. Onto the next read 🤷🏼‍♀️ 2mo

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Aims42 @Tamra I‘m wishing I had bailed on it, but I was curious to see if maybe I‘d get the ending I wanted. At least it wasn‘t a long book so I didn‘t waste too much time on it 2mo

Amiable I loved “Dutch House.” This one, not so much. 2mo

Aims42 @Amiable Yep, same 👍 2mo

Amiable @Aims42 “Tom Lake” will likely be one of my top reads for the year, too. Her books are either a big hit or a massive swing-and-a-miss for me. 2mo

Aims42 @Amiable ooo I have “Tom Lake” on my TBR pile 🙌 Good to know that one could be a hit when I get to it 😅😮‍💨 2mo

Amiable @Aims42 I read “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder first, because it‘s mentioned frequently in “Tom Lake.” I‘m sure you don‘t HAVE to read it — I just thought it gave me a deeper understanding of the novel. If you‘re so inclined. 🙂 2mo

Aims42 @Amiable Thank you for that tip, I appreciate it ☺️😊 2mo

rwmg I could have done without the epilogue, but I loved the body of the book even if the inevitable ending was devastating. 2mo

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Aims42

Bel Canto | Ann Patchett

Happy Thanksgiving (and Happy All-Day Football to those who celebrate) 💛🤎❤️🦃🏈 I‘m so thankful for family, especially this year ☺️🥰💗 I hope everyone has a lovely day filled good food, good conversations, a good book, and maybe a good afternoon nap 😉

dabbe 🧡🤎💛 2mo

Ruthiella Happy Thanksgiving! 2mo

Chelsea.Poole Happy Thanksgiving! 2mo

Leftcoastzen Happy Thanksgiving & 3 football game day! 2mo

Aims42 @dabbe @Ruthiella @Chelsea.Poole @Leftcoastzen Happy Thanksgiving to you all too! 💗💗💗 2mo

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Aims42

Bel Canto | Ann Patchett

After several failed attempts to get both my current read (tagged here) and these road signs in one picture, I decided to just grab a pic of the road sign 😂 Driving from Chicago to Gettysburg, PA - I love a road trip as a passenger princess. I‘m enjoying this book way more than I thought I would 🙌

Bookwormjillk I know that road well! Safe travels. 2mo

Aims42 @Bookwormjillk Thank you!!! 2mo

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