South of Broad - Pat Conroy

South of Broad

By Pat Conroy

  • Release Date: 2009-08-11
  • Genre: Literary Fiction
4.5 Score: 4.5 (From 430 Ratings)

Book Synopsis

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A big sweeping novel of friendship and marriage” (The Washington Post) by the celebrated author of The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini
 
Leopold Bloom King has been raised in a family shattered—and shadowed—by tragedy. Lonely and adrift, he searches for something to sustain him and finds it among a tightly knit group of outsiders. Surviving marriages happy and troubled, unrequited loves and unspoken longings, hard-won successes and devastating breakdowns, as well as Charleston, South Carolina’s dark legacy of racism and class divisions, these friends will endure until a final test forces them to face something none of them are prepared for.
 
Spanning two turbulent decades, South of Broad is Pat Conroy at his finest: a masterpiece from a great American writer whose passion for life and language knows no bounds.
 
Praise for South of Broad
 
“Vintage Pat Conroy . . . a big sweeping novel of friendship and marriage.”The Washington Post
 
“Conroy remains a magician of the page.”The New York Times Book Review
 
“Richly imagined . . . These characters are gallant in the grand old-fashioned sense, devoted to one another and to home. That siren song of place has never sounded so sweet.”—New Orleans Times-Picayune
 
“A lavish, no-holds-barred performance.”The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
 
“A lovely, often thrilling story.”The Dallas Morning News
 
“A pleasure to read . . . a must for Conroy’s fans.”—Associated Press

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Latest Impressions

  • Conroy was a gifted writer

    4
    By Done forever
    Conroy delivers a great novel again. I read 2-4 books weekly. Many unexpected turn of events. This is the first book in 10 years I've read with no errors! The last award winning author & publisher of multiple authors had 60+ errors. Authors, insist that your final proofreaders do their jobs. Plus, delete the spell/grammar software. Realize that books help with spelling, vocabulary, and grammar, but not when they contain errors.
  • Splendid tome. His best in my opinion!

    5
    By jdt_s
    More of the Charlestown’s tidewater, low-country area rich in cultural history and grace told by a consummate author whose prose is incredibly dense and memorable. This book was a pleasure to read. I love this area and visit as often as possible and read about the area as often as I can finds works thus situated. Highly recommended!
  • Loved it!

    5
    By Veronica513
    One of the best books ever written!
  • Great read

    5
    By TEBlanks
    This book is wonderful, I laughed, I cried, I saw and felt what each of the characters felt. Definitely a must read!
  • Great Read!

    5
    By ANI1448
    Loved the words written by Pat Conroy in the I cant-stop-reading this book! Wonderful character development, fascinating story both heart wrenching and inspiring.....
  • Truly Amazing!

    5
    By K. Chesser
    This book is truly amazing! It possesses diverse, interesting and witty characters you can't help but love and has a story line with twists and turns that will leave you wanting more!
  • South of Broad

    5
    By Bombom54
    I feel as if I know Charleston as I have seen it through the words of Pat Conroy. The complexity of this story was thrilling with joy, tragedy, despair, & a deep wisdom. Thank you for the laughs, tears, and nail biting edge of my seat fear.
  • Melodic! Didn't want it to end

    5
    By Jay in Clearwater
    This was one of Conroy's best works. His words are like music. Excellent!!
  • South of broad

    5
    By ebmcga
    Mr. Conroy is an amazing storyteller. I am anxiously awaiting the next novel.
  • Conroy's best

    5
    By Lane Willson
    This is one of my favorite Conroy works. Depending on which way the wind is blowing, this and Beach Music stand out as two of my favorites.