Title: South of Broad
Author: Pat Conroy
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: May 3, 2014
When was the book published: 2009
Main Characters: Leo Bloom, Dr. King (mother,) Trevor and Sheba Poe, Chad Rutledge and Molly Huger, Niles and Starla Whitehead (orphans) Ike and Betty Jefferson, Coach Jefferson, Monsignor Max, Leo's brother Steve and father
What happens? A tale of friends and life and change and tragedy and fate in Charleston South Carolina. Leo (the Toad) experiences his brother's suicide, his mother's love, his father's death, and catalyzes friendship, love and marriage with his group of friends, moving between 1969 (his senior year in high school) and 1989 (when hurricane Hugo hits.)
How long was this? 512 pages
Did I like this? Sensational, a great story, wonderful characters, unpredictable plot, conflict, love. I hated to finish the book and hated saying goodbye to these people.
Overall grade: A++
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