Book · 2001 · New York Times reviewed
Bel Canto
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Like she started with these very high concept or maybe not high concept but high drama books like um Bel Canto.
Why people recommend it
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett is a critically acclaimed, high-drama novel known for its sophisticated premise and emotional resonance. The book was discussed on The Book Review podcast in different contexts. In July 2024, during an episode titled Ann Patchett on Her Summery New Novel, author Ann Patchett appeared as a guest and recalled her experiences on the book tour for Bel Canto, remembering how her agent directed her to visit a small bookstore called McLean and Eakin in Petoskey, Michigan. Later, in July 2026, during the episode Let’s Talk About the Best Books of the Year (So Far), Gilbert Cruz brought up Bel Canto while analyzing Patchett's literary trajectory. Cruz noted that the author began her career with these high-concept, high-drama works before moving into her more recent projects. Together, these mentions highlighted the enduring legacy of Bel Canto within Ann Patchett's broader bibliography, illustrating both the author's personal memories of launching the book and its critical place as a foundational high-drama milestone in her celebrated career as a novelist.
Every mention
Ann Patchett I was on book tour for belcanto and my agent told me that I had to go to a little store called McLean and e… 1
“I was on book tour for belcanto and my agent told me that I had to go to a little store called McLean and eeken in patoski Michigan”
Gilbert Cruz Like she started with these very high concept or maybe not high concept but high drama books like um Bel Ca… 1
“Like she started with these very high concept or maybe not high concept but high drama books like um Bel Canto.”
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“the last novel I read was belcanto in college and I absolutely loved it”
“a few others that just spring mind briefly uh Anne patchett's belcanto which had a long journey to the screen I think is is out this season”