The Lords Of Discipline by Pat Conroy

The Lords Of Discipline

Pat Conroy

571 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

From the author of The Prince of Tides. This novel chronicles the lives of four bloodbrother cadets in the Carolina Military. Together they encounter the hell of the arrogant military institute and experience the transition to manhood, of which on...

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Moods

emotional 81%
tense 68%
dark 62%
mysterious 56%
reflective 43%
funny 37%
sad 31%
challenging 25%
informative 18%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 6%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 42%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 31% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.23

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