The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy

The Prince of Tides

Pat Conroy

704 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction classics contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Tom Wingo has lost his job, and is on the verge of losing his marriage, when he learns that his twin sister, Savannah, has attempted suicide again. At the behest of Savannah’s psychiatrist, Dr. Susan Lowenstein, Tom reluctantly leaves his home in ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,901 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
dark 64%
challenging 42%
tense 30%
funny 24%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 8%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 16%

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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