--- product_id: 355512609 title: "Bel Canto" price: "S/.94" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/355512609-bel-canto store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # Bel Canto **Price:** S/.94 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bel Canto - **How much does it cost?** S/.94 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/355512609-bel-canto) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Bel Canto: 8601410922658: Patchett, Ann: Books Review: You will feel what the characters feel - the sign of a great novel. - I've been curious to read another Ann Patchett book ever since reading State of Wonder, which left me a bit unsure about reading more from the author. State of Wonder was fine, but of course, who is looking for just fine. So I ended up reading this novel - one of Patchette's early (4th) and most acclaimed novels, and I have to say, I really loved this book. The writing style was captivating, but of course the mark of a good novel is to make you really feel you both understand and care about the characters, and Bel Canto didn't let me down, right from the first page. Loosely based on the Japanese hostage crisis in Peru, the novel goes deeply into the minds, motivations, and actions of both the hostages and the terrorists. A very big thumbs up from this reader. Review: A Hostage Story Like No Other - Ann Patchett has a way of taking the unexpected and turning it into something extraordinary, and Bel Canto is a perfect example of that gift. Inspired by real-life events, this novel starts with a terrifying hostage situation - gun-wielding insurgents storm a lavish party at a South American vice president’s home. But instead of a straightforward thriller, Patchett weaves a strangely beautiful, almost mystical story. As days turn into weeks, and then into months, captors and captives find themselves bound together by unexpected friendships, unspoken understandings, and even love. The writing is, as always, stunning. Patchett crafts an atmosphere where time seems to stand still, where language, nationality, and circumstance barriers melt away in the face of human connection. Opera - particularly the mesmerizing voice of soprano Roxanne Coss - becomes a symbol of beauty amid chaos, a reminder that life can hold moments of wonder even in captivity. While the ending may feel abrupt compared to the slow, dreamlike pacing of the novel, Bel Canto remains an unforgettable meditation on love, art, and the blurred lines between hero and villain. It is a truly unique and moving read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 0060838728 | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,640 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #78 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #231 in Coming of Age Fiction (Books) #815 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (17,675) | | Dimensions | 8.1 x 5.32 x 0.83 inches | | ISBN-10 | 9780060838720 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0060838720 | | Item Weight | 7.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 318 pages | | Publication date | August 2, 2005 | | Publisher | Harper Perennial | ## Images ![Bel Canto - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51er7uCq+CL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You will feel what the characters feel - the sign of a great novel. *by C***K on December 30, 2025* I've been curious to read another Ann Patchett book ever since reading State of Wonder, which left me a bit unsure about reading more from the author. State of Wonder was fine, but of course, who is looking for just fine. So I ended up reading this novel - one of Patchette's early (4th) and most acclaimed novels, and I have to say, I really loved this book. The writing style was captivating, but of course the mark of a good novel is to make you really feel you both understand and care about the characters, and Bel Canto didn't let me down, right from the first page. Loosely based on the Japanese hostage crisis in Peru, the novel goes deeply into the minds, motivations, and actions of both the hostages and the terrorists. A very big thumbs up from this reader. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Hostage Story Like No Other *by S***H on March 7, 2025* Ann Patchett has a way of taking the unexpected and turning it into something extraordinary, and Bel Canto is a perfect example of that gift. Inspired by real-life events, this novel starts with a terrifying hostage situation - gun-wielding insurgents storm a lavish party at a South American vice president’s home. But instead of a straightforward thriller, Patchett weaves a strangely beautiful, almost mystical story. As days turn into weeks, and then into months, captors and captives find themselves bound together by unexpected friendships, unspoken understandings, and even love. The writing is, as always, stunning. Patchett crafts an atmosphere where time seems to stand still, where language, nationality, and circumstance barriers melt away in the face of human connection. Opera - particularly the mesmerizing voice of soprano Roxanne Coss - becomes a symbol of beauty amid chaos, a reminder that life can hold moments of wonder even in captivity. While the ending may feel abrupt compared to the slow, dreamlike pacing of the novel, Bel Canto remains an unforgettable meditation on love, art, and the blurred lines between hero and villain. It is a truly unique and moving read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Masterpiece *by R***D on January 19, 2026* A masterpiece from Ann Patchett. Her stories, her lyrical, descriptions, the people she creates, the painful events are like a beautiful song. Their music will last for me forever. ## Frequently Bought Together - Bel Canto - The Dutch House: A Novel - Tom Lake: A Novel --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pe/products/355512609-bel-canto](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/355512609-bel-canto) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*