The Prince of Tides: An Award-Winning Southern Drama

Name: The Prince of Tides: An Award-Winning Southern Drama
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (10415 reviews)
Author: Pat Conroy

by Pat Conroy

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.6 (10,415)

4.6 stars from 10,415 reviews. One of the highest rated Historical Fiction books we track.

665 pages~11.1 hr readPublished by recorded booksPublished 1986-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love sweeping family sagas that peel back layers of trauma and Southern Gothic dysfunction across decades.
You appreciate prose that's lyrical and emotional without becoming overwrought, and characters who feel achingly real.
You want a book that shifts between introspection and plot momentum, making you think about your own family wounds.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced narratives with clear resolutions; this is a 665-page meditation on damage and healing.
You're uncomfortable with frank depictions of sexual violence and childhood abuse woven into the family history.
You find deep Southern regional detail excessive rather than atmospheric.

About this book

The Prince of Tides is a sweeping family saga spanning decades that follows Tom Wingo, a volatile man, and his brilliant but troubled twin sister, Savannah, as they grapple with the complex and damaging legacy of their dysfunctional family. The narrative moves between New York City and the South Carolina low country. Pat Conroy's work is a modern American classic of Southern literary fiction that combines humor, emotional depth, and thought-provoking storytelling. The novel presents an engrossing narrative of unforgettable characters within the tradition of substantial American fiction.

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Currently #5,162 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.6★ from 10,415 reviews

Gaining approximately 273 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.7 to 4.6.

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