The Prince of Tides: An Award-Winning Southern Drama

By Pat Conroy

“A big, sprawling saga of a novel” (San Francisco Chronicle), this epic family drama is a masterwork by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Great Santini. Tom Wingo travels to New York to attend his twin sister after her suicide attempt, and while caring for her unravels his South Carolinian family’s amazing history, tracing a legacy of violence, creativity, abandonment, and love. Along the way, Tom realizes that trying to save his sister is perhaps his last chance to save himself.

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Published May 30, 2023

704 pages

Average rating: 8.31

110 RATINGS

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DoSnover
10/10 stars
A complex and layered story. Beautiful and horrifying at the same time! Makes me want to move to Colleton.
Felinelo
6/10 stars
3.5 star
SteelerDawn
Amazingly rich and chewy language plus intriguing, heart-breaking plot.
Book Lady
9/10 stars
I LIVE IN THE LOWCOUNTRY. SOUTHERNERS ARE WELL KNOWN FOR STORYTELLING. CONROY BRINGS THIS ART INTO THE FORM OF GREAT LITERATURE. SOUTHERNS ARE ALSO KNOW FOR BEING QUITE THE CHARACTERS. THOSE IN HIS BOOKS ARE RICH WITH COMPLEX LIVES. .
Judymason
10/10 stars
I love anything Pat Conroy. Maybe he'll send a new book from heaven.

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