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Bezig met laden... The Great Santini, The Lords of Discipline, and The Prince of Tides: Three Classic Novels in One Collectiondoor Pat Conroy
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A trio of powerful New York Times bestsellers--which all became the basis for acclaimed films--from the award-winning Southern novelist. The Great Santini: A son struggles to escape the domineering expectations of his volatile military father. "Robust and vivid . . . full of feeling" (Newsday). The Lords of Discipline: Will McLean begins his studies at the Carolina Military Institute during the Vietnam War era and must mentor the school's first black student--while facing down the menace of a racist secret society. "A work of enormous power, passion, humor, and wisdom" (Jonathan Yardley, TheWashington Star). The Prince of Tides: When Tom Wingo learns that his twin sister has attempted suicide--again--he leaves the Low Country to visit her in New York and confront the family secret that haunts them both. "Conroy has achieved a penetrating vision of the Southern psyche" (Publishers Weekly). Deeply influenced by the author's own experiences, with his Southern family and education at the Citadel in Charleston, these stunning novels represent the very best of Pat Conroy's impressive literary career. The South Carolina-set sagas were made into blockbuster films--two of them earning multiple Academy Award nominations--and each is a rich, emotional journey into the inner lives of fascinating characters. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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The Lords of Discipline, a tale of four cadets struggling to "make it" through their last year at The Institute, a military college in Charleston, SC, is a powerful story of cruelty, betrayal, and loss. While the characters were wonderfully vulnerable and human, adolescent humor was, at times, overwhelming. Also, the author's need to lace the narrative with extensive descriptions of the charm of southern life was somewhat exhausting and challenging to get through. I felt like the story didn't pick up until the last ten chapters of the book, but it packed a resounding emotional punch at the end.
The Prince of Tides - I believe Prince of Tides is this author's finest book. Although Pat Conroy's stories are wordy—yet eloquent, and this one is no exception—he drew me in emotionally with his wildly vulnerable and unforgettable characters. The Wingo family is a mess. They survived some violent and deeply disturbing events, yet, Tom, Savannah, and Luke's bond is their savior. ( )