The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy

The Prince of Tides

Pat Conroy

22 hours, 45 minutes first pub 1986 (editions) user-added

fiction classics contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

"A big, sprawling saga of a novel" (San Francisco Chronicle), this epic family drama is a masterwork by the revered author of The Great Santini. Pat Conroy's classic novel stings with honesty and resounds with drama. Spanning forty years, it's th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,897 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 67%
dark 65%
sad 65%
challenging 42%
tense 30%
funny 22%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 8%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 48%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

4.08

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