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Apr 16, 2023jvav rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a deep book with excellent character development. Conroy does a great job of creating the mental images. Frank Muller's audio version is among the best audio books I've ever heard.
Feb 28, 2022LCPL_Cathy rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book took me by surprise. With the many literary accolades that Pat Conroy has garnered throughout his writing career, I expected to like the book but was surprised by how much I completely loved it. Part of the credit goes toward…
Apr 16, 2021albaugh rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
When I was reading this many years ago while traveling, many people came up to me and said it was the best book they had ever read. Even now, I still agree it is simply one of the best books I have ever read. It is beautiful, funny and…
Nov 16, 2018Jackalope99 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A sad and beautiful book. I found the prologue quite dull and wordy, almost to the point that I wasn't going to bother with it. But once I got into the story and the characters, I couldn't put it down. Conroy's imagery and storytelling are…
Mar 11, 2018becker rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Very strong story with powerful imagery and beautiful writing. Highly recommended.
Aug 31, 2017elizali rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Conroy's writing is undoubtedly beautiful. His nature writing is superb - an added bonus I did not expect with this book. I found this book dull at points, but was motivated to continue by Conroy's mastery of craft.
Aug 08, 2017
Bleak, dark, poetic story of twins Tom and Savannah, and their very different reactions to growing up in an extremely dysfunctional South Carolina family.
Apr 02, 2017snowball9876 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
RIP Pat Conroy. We who love your books will miss you, but you've suffered enough.
Jun 07, 2016rpavlacic rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Three decades after its initial publication, this remains one of the quintessential Southern novels. You'll laugh, cry, think ... and in some cases, hurl - and have a marvelous time doing all four reading this book.
Apr 03, 2016brettalayne rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The story is powerful and compelling, and Pat Conroy's writing is absolutely beautiful.
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Sep 16, 2013
This is a monumental work and one of the best books I have ever read. A "must" for a list of best American literature.
Dec 30, 2009Tally rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The writing is beautiful. Conroy creates images, so that you feel as if you're watching the story on a screen.
Mar 12, 2008northgal rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely one of my favourite books!!