![]() ![]() They all discover new dimensions and horizons during the several weeks they spend all together in this one house. ![]() ![]() ![]() In Bel Canto, this is the case for the terrorists, as well as for the vice-president, the diva, the translator, and his boss. Everyone is so real, discovering himself/herself in the process. The description or rather evocation of the exterior circumstances and the inner landscapes is mind blowing. The heroes/heroines are fundamentally good people, and a choice they made from the depth of their hearts sent them to unexpected destinations, geographically and interiorly as well. In both books, characters are launched or stuck in situations beyond normal, that they could not have imagined. It was the first time I was led to do this, and it was an excellent experience, that can only work with a very very good writer. Then came this year all this buzz around State of Wonder, so I ended up at the same time listening to Bel Canto and reading State of Wonder. Last year, a friend had recommended to me Bel Canto. The last to date and not the least is Ann Patchett. I am amazed at the number of incredibly good writers I have been discovering this year so far. ![]()
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