The Prince of Tides

A Novel

By: Pat Conroy

Narrated by: Alan Carlson

“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 modern American classic and a family saga that spans decades, this is the story of the volatile Tom Wingo, his brilliant but troubled twin sister, Savannah, and the complex and damaging family legacy they share. Moving between the sparkling glamour of New York City and the vanishing beauty of the South Carolina low country, The Prince of Tides is Pat Conroy’s masterwork.

“A big, sprawling saga of a novel…the kind you hole up with and spend some days with and put down feeling you have emerged from a terrible, wonderful spell.” —San Francisco Chronicle

“A literary gem . . . The Prince of Tides is in the best tradition of novel writing. It is an engrossing story of unforgettable characters.” —The Pittsburgh Press

What an adventure!!

I had seen the movie years ago, so thought I would give it a try. Read the reviews about the narrator and how they did not care for him, I thought he did an excellent job... both the male and female parts. If you let that deter you from this story, then you will lose out. What a complex, ever-moving adventure. So much depth! I feel like there were mini-stories within the main story. Beautiful descriptions without losing any momentum. Thoroughly enjoyed this!

I loved the narrators voice

This has been a favorite book. So we’ll written with beautiful use of language.
I will listen every year or so.

Dr Fieldstone said it’s her favorite book, and I can see why

I feel most complete when reading a good book. Seeing the characters struggle, grow, and change, reminds me that I can do it. I can dredge up the memories, talk about them, and move past them.

A great narration of a favorite story.

It’s about time this wonderful book came to Audible. Mr. Carlson does a fine job narrating this whirlwind of a story.

A Masterpiece of a Novel

Pat Conroy’s “The Prince of Tides” is a masterpiece of a novel about family dysfunction, tragedy, love, romance and how family can mean many different things. The novel explores so many themes that remain timely - family loyalty at the expense of one’s own mental health, what it means to be a man, what it means to be patriotic, racism, and how one can “find themselves” in what may seem like a hostile, foreign place.