South of Broad
By Pat Conroy
- Release Date: 2009-08-11
- Genre: Literary Fiction
Description
#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
Reviews
Conroy was a gifted writer
4By Done foreverConroy 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!
5By jdt_sMore 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!
5By Veronica513One of the best books ever written!Great read
5By TEBlanksThis book is wonderful, I laughed, I cried, I saw and felt what each of the characters felt. Definitely a must read!Great Read!
5By ANI1448Loved 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!
5By K. ChesserThis 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
5By Bombom54I 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
5By Jay in ClearwaterThis was one of Conroy's best works. His words are like music. Excellent!!South of broad
5By ebmcgaMr. Conroy is an amazing storyteller. I am anxiously awaiting the next novel.Conroy's best
5By Lane WillsonThis 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.