Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
A fancy birthday party is held in a foreign country for a wealthy businessman, but everyone is kidnapped by domestic terrorists. I promise it'll surprise you. Beautifully written and thought-provoking.
Picked by @claralouise.
About: adult, beautifully written, character-driven, drama, geopolitical themes, hostage situation, literary fiction, novel, psychological tension, thought-provoking
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