The first three chapters take place in Italy, so it was a beautiful beginning. Pat Conroy writes lyrically and it was a joy reading as he described the sights, smells and tastes wherever he is.
Beach music is the sound that the ocean makes that we love to listen to. I love that!
I liked reading the book, but I was really not in a place in my life where I could fully enjoy it like I might at another time. There are certain times that I can appreciate someone writing about an incredibly disfunctional family with a capital "D", and this summer is not one of them. I felt like I was reading about lots of people I know, have known and loved. This I believe is where his talent lies.
Mr. Conroy definitely knows how to write about the South and I hope he continues to write more books. I was exhausted by the time I finished this one. Back to my cozy mysteries for me!
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Julie, could you please post a full book report? There is no way I could ever live long enough to read 700 pages myself. Thanks for your understanding.
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