A review by graywild
The Prince Of Tides by Pat Conroy

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense 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

5.0

Rereading this book after 20+ years.  Excellent writing.  Story is not an easy one to read.  It centers on Tom Wingo working with his twin sister Savannah's psychiatrist - Susan Lowenstein in NYC.  Tom grew up in a poor South Carolina town with his sister, brother Luke and his parents.  There is a thread of abuse and mental illness.  There is also a thread of pushing away terrible things that happen in hopes no one will find out.  The characters are well developed and not one dimensional.  The movie was very good but I liked the book better.  Highly recommend.