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The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy

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ur_best_dream_girl's review against another edition

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5.0

New favorite. I haven’t had a book make me feel the way this one did since my first read of TKAM.

lazide's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

mwbuntin's review against another edition

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5.0

So much better than the movie. Don't see the movie! Best book in the world. I was doubtful about reading it but my AP English teacher said it was her favorite book so I gave in and now it is my favorite!

ferris_mx's review against another edition

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5.0

Beautifully, lyrically written. Really a nice book. I had kind of the same choice as the protagonist in the end. I chose passion. I can't tell you what the protagonist chose.

bliar's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

jbmorgan86's review against another edition

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5.0

I used to think that Pat Conroy was just a pulpy, beach-read kind of author. Two years ago, while vacationing in Charleston, I picked up South of Broad. I was impressed. This year, while vacationing in Beaufort (Conroy's hometown), I decided to pick up his magnum opus, Prince of Tides.

This novel is tragic, hysterical, and beautiful all at the same time. There is so much depth to each character. The descriptions of the Low Country make you feel like you can smell the salty air. I won't be waiting until vacation to read my next Conroy novel.