The Prince Of Tides by Pat Conroy
Pat Conroy's inspired masterpiece relates the dark and violent chronicle of an astounding family: the Wingos of Colleton, South Carolina. No reader will forget them. And no reader can remain untouched by their story. All Wingos share one heritage ... shrimp fishing, poverty and the searing memory of a single terrifying event - the source of Tom Wingo's self-hatred and of his sister Savannah's suicidal despair. To save himself and Savannah, Tom confronts the past with the help of New York psychologist Susan Lowenstein. As Tom and Susan unravel the bitter history of his troubled childhood, in episodes of grotesque humour, poignant lyricism and shattering violence, the door opens vividly onto a world peopled by a cast of colourful, eccentric and unforgettable characters.
A masterpiece that can compare with Steinbeck's East of Eden.. Some books make you laugh; some make you cry; some make you think. The Prince of Tides is a rarity. It does all three * Detroit Free Press *
A big, sprawling saga of a novel... the kind you can hole up with and put down feeling that you've emerged from a terrible, wonderful spell * San Francisco Chronicle *
A moving novel which manages to shock you, make you cry and laugh * Daily Mail *
You wish it would never end * Vanity Fair *
Irresistible * Independent *
A big, sprawling saga of a novel... the kind you can hole up with and put down feeling that you've emerged from a terrible, wonderful spell * San Francisco Chronicle *
A moving novel which manages to shock you, make you cry and laugh * Daily Mail *
You wish it would never end * Vanity Fair *
Irresistible * Independent *
Pat Conroy is the author of six books: The Boo, The Water is Wide, The Great Santini, The Lords of Discipline, The Prince of Tides and Beach Music.
| SKU | CIN0552773581VG |
| ISBN 13 | 9780552773584 |
| ISBN 10 | 0552773581 |
| Title | The Prince Of Tides |
| Author | Pat Conroy |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-07-03 |
| Number of pages | 672 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
