The Lords of Discipline by Pat Conroy
The Lords of Discipline
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Pat Conroy
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The Lords of Discipline

Pat Conroy

498 pages • first pub 1980 (view editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Dramatically interweaves themes of brotherhood and betrayal as senior cadet, Will McLean, courageously struggles to forge his own honor code and manhood in a regimented, venerable, but corrupt Southern military academy.

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4.22
based on 1,544 reviews

Moods

emotional: 68%

tense: 61%

dark: 55%

sad: 48%

mysterious: 46%

reflective: 44%

challenging: 42%

funny: 36%

inspiring: 17%

adventurous: 12%

hopeful: 12%

informative: 10%

Pace

4% of readers chose fast
65% of readers chose medium
30% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
53% of readers chose A mix
34% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

81% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

53% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

71% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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