A terrorist takeover at an embassy party brings together an unlikely assortment of hostages. Forced to reach out across the chasms of language, politics, and culture, the hostages, and their captors, must change their established beliefs, if they are to survive. Unabridged.
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A terrorist takeover at an embassy party brings together an unlikely assortment of hostages. Forced to reach out across the chasms of language, politics, and culture, the hostages, and their captors, must change their established beliefs, if they are to survive. Unabridged.
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Add this copy of Bel Canto [Unabridged Audio Cassette]. to cart. $6.60, very good condition, Sold by Black Cat Hill Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Oregon City, OR, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Harper Audio.
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Eight Audio Cassette Tapes in Excellent condition. The tapes have probably been played but show no signs of it. These are housed in a white plastic clamshell style case with a colorful wrap-around promotional sheet by "Audio Adventures", a UK-based Audio company. The Cassettes themselves state Harper Audio and Blackstone Audiobooks, an Ashland, OR based company. Naturally, we are a bit confused. The case is in Very Good+ condition, showing a bit of buckling at the sides. Little wear overall. Everything considered, Very Good++-Near Fine. But the tapes play well. Performed by Anna Fields. Twelve hours of listening pleasure. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes.
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The author creates a world familiar to almost no one...an international party (where people cannot even communicate due to differences in language) that is invaded by rebels who hold the guests hostage...and subtly demonstrates how beautiful life could be if only we could block out the prejudices and stressors of the world and love one another... While so unlike a "typical" real life month, it captures every reader's understanding of joy and sorrow. Beautifully written and powerful.
Shifan
Jul 25, 2013
August monthly reading
This book will be my August Reading Choice.
Fantastic and compelling. Dystopia is always my favorite.
Oh so wonderful, if you really want to choose a book after a chick lit, this will definitely be the choice.
I really recommend it, and I need to write fifty words to get my review.
Phyllis M
Oct 27, 2011
excellent read
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Bel Canto. It was one of those books that I didn't want to put down. I found the ending to be surprising (and a bit disappointing) but would still recommend this book whole heartedly.
Rosanne
Aug 18, 2011
Paperback was in good condition...perfect for my summer reading. Bel Canto is a great read; I highly recommend it . It reads quickly and helps if you have a background and/or a love of classical music. As well, Bel Canto involves cultural differences, politics of many differing views and enduring love and friendships that all come together in a beautifully written story. My favorite character was the Japanese business man. It seemed like there were 2 endings; the first I thought would come and the second was a surprise. Have a good read with this novel.
Fredo
Sep 5, 2007
Life Interruptus
There are many remarkable aspects to this engrossing story of a group of socialites discovering the depth of their true selves while being held hostage by a band of revolutionaries in the Embassy of a small South American Country. What is surprising is that out of the discomfort of a constricted life and the ongoing threat of death, people find their way to what really matters in their lives and it's not long before masks are dropped and genuine connections are made. In a claustrophobic stage that merges the third world with the art world and the world of jet setters, it is the skill and sensitivity of Ann Patchett that puts the reader exactly in place of each character, so that at the end we feel we understand that freedom doesn't always look the way we think.
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