Beach Music by Pat Conroy

Beach Music

Pat Conroy

589 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical funny reflective slow-paced
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An American expatriate in Rome unearths his family legacy in this sweeping novel by the acclaimed author of The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini A Southerner living abroad, Jack McCall is scarred by tragedy and betrayal. His desperate desire...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,385 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 75%
sad 70%
dark 52%
challenging 40%
funny 40%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 25%
tense 17%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 12%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.01

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