Bel Canto

So, a book review of Bel Canto. Anybody who frequents the playground knows that I was passionately in love with this book.

Until somewhere around page 235, I believe. When there was a half page scene that was tasteless and profane. But nevertheless I pushed on, hoping that it was not representative of what would come; I relied on the 234 EXCELLENT pages before that one to make a prediction that it would be worth it in the end.

I wish I had been right! There was more profanity. The ending was succinct but a little bland. The epilogue? Downright lamely written.

So, while I really liked the book until the last page of a chapter about 2/3 of the way through, I can't say I would recommend it to many friends.