South of Broad: A Novel

Name: South of Broad: A Novel
Price: 12.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (5222 reviews)
Author: Pat Conroy

by Pat Conroy

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.5 (5,222)

4.5 stars from 5,222 reviews. One of the highest rated Historical Fiction books we track.

546 pages~9.1 hr readPublished by Dial PressPublished 2009-08-11

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Perfect for you if...

You love sprawling novels about friendship that feel like watching a group grow from their twenties into their forties, messy and real.
You're drawn to Southern settings where place itself becomes a character, with all the beauty and moral complexity that entails.
You appreciate rich prose and emotional depth over plot mechanics, and you're willing to sit with characters through their worst moments.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer tight, fast-paced narratives with clear resolutions and minimal introspection.
You're looking for a light read or something you can dash through in an evening.
You're uncomfortable with unflinching depictions of racism, family dysfunction, and psychological trauma as core themes.

About this book

Leopold Bloom King grows up in a family marked by tragedy, feeling lonely and adrift until he discovers connection with a close group of outsiders. Over two decades, the novel follows these friends as they navigate marriages—both happy and troubled—unrequited loves, unspoken longings, professional successes, and personal breakdowns. Set against Charleston, South Carolina's history of racism and class divisions, their bond is tested when they face an unexpected challenge none of them are prepared for. The novel spans the friends' experiences of survival and endurance, exploring themes of loyalty and belonging across a turbulent twenty-year period.

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Price has dropped 13 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 169 days. Typically stays discounted for 51 days.

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Currently around #44K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.5★ from 5,222 reviews

Gaining approximately 31 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.5 over the tracking period.

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