![]() After his beloved big brother committed suicide at age 13, Leo spent years in mental institutions, only to be arrested for drug possession as a ninth grader. “South of Broad” is the story of teenage Charleston pariah Leopold Bloom King. And the parallels with “The Prince of Tides” extend beyond both main characters’ love for South Carolina. As if one abused child weren’t enough here we have a minivan’s worth. Conroy is here for the storytelling, and won’t let readers go away bored. Minimalists can go mope at a Soho installation. And his lush, florid style has served him well with his fans. ![]() It’s a sprawling story that stretches across 20 years and both ends of the United States.Ĭonroy is from the more-is-more school of writing – if one analogy is good, three are better. ![]() The author of “ The Prince of Tides,” which sold more than 5 million copies, is one of a very few writers able to bridge commercial and literary circles, and South of Broad is his first novel in 14 years. August brings one name (besides Oprah, Harlequin, and Dan Brown) able to pry $30 from recession-weary Americans: Pat Conroy. Booksellers looking at this year’s bottom lines through parted fingers finally have a reason to smile. ![]()
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