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
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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 4,221 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
sad 71%
dark 64%
reflective 64%
challenging 41%
tense 23%
funny 22%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 37%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

4.07

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