A magnificent and captivating novel

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	• The Prince of Tides Pat Conroy Dial Press Trade Paperback, 2002 - 688 pages average customer review:based on 217 reviews view larger image
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Long, but worth the read.

I recently finished reading this book for the first time. At almost 700 pages, I wasn't sure if I would. But I'm glad I did. Sometimes I was bogged down in the verbose writing style, but I loved it just the same. I read another review of this book or another of Conroy's that pointed out the contradictions you'll find in the book and in your mind while you're reading, and I completely agree. Occasionally, I was annoyed by Tom Wingo's (the protagonist and narrator) arrogance, and other times I was impressed by his insight, or perhaps I should say Conroy's. The descriptions of the South are wonderful and create beautiful images in your mind. The Wingo family definitely had their share of hardships, and some of them are very difficult to read. Some of them made me cry. However, this is a wonderfully done portrait of a family and their struggle to survive, despite all odds--and despite themselves.

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the prince of tides

If I'm ever asked what my favorite book is, I always say Prince of Tides. Books are always better than the movies and this is no exception.

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Evocative

After I read this book for the first time, I recall thinking to myself: I wish I could write a novel like this.
Up until that point (I was nineteen at the time, and I'd read many books), it was the most intriguing and emotion-stirring book that I'd ever read. Perhaps, being something of a self-proclaimed critic, I was more swayed by the way that Conroy wrote, more so than the actual content of the book. But even still, the content was great. I believe it takes a gifted person to write a book that touches and pulls on all of your emotions. The average writer only grabs on to a few.
I will say, though, that Conroy went a little oevrboard with descriptions, but hey, every writer indulges in something.
What's ultimately important is how much of an impact one has on a reader, and I tell you that the impact was heavy for me. Also, a great book stays with you for awhile.
It's been five years, and I can still remember numerous passages in the book.
How crazy is that?

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A magnificent and captivating novel

When I first read this magnificent book, I couldn't put it down because it always kept me yearning for more. I loved the story from the very beginning to the very end and the way that Pat Conroy wrote with so many different emotions, it really made me feel like I was there experiencing and observing everything that was happening on Melrose Island, South Carolina. This fascinating novel of love, abuse, humor, rape, and the ultimate struggle through life is about the very dysfunctional Wingo family and their experiences throughout life. Tom Wingo, the protagonist and narrator of the story, retold his life in the South with so much feeling and depth that I could not resist but to have empathy for his character. With his father, Henry Wingo, physically and mentally abusing the family, his grandmother, Lila and the amusing part in the story when she was pretending to be dead in the coffin, the most powerful scene in the novel which is a big part of the reason why Savannah is mentally ill, and Tom's constant effort to find peace with his past all showcase that this book is a must read for anyone and everyone who desires the beauty of life's lessons. Despite the length of the book, The Prince of Tides is definitely one that you can't put down after you have picked it up because it will captivate your every emotion and keep you guessing how the story will conclude. I ultimately recommend this book to everyone who enjoys being able to relate to what he or she reads and at the end learning from these experiences and knowing that even though we all go through hardships, life goes on. Please pick up a copy because I guarantee you will not be unsatisfied!

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