Beach Music
by Pat Conroy
Beach Music by Pat Conroy holds a highly rated rating of 4.13 out of 5, based on 33.2K reader ratings. First published in 1975. The book spans 800 pages.
About Beach Music
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 to find peace after his wife’s suicide draws him into a painful, intimate search for the one haunting secret in his family’s past that can heal his anguished heart. Spanning three generations and two continents, from the contemporary ruins of the American South to the ancient ruins of Rome, from the unutterable horrors of the Holocaust to the lingering trauma of Vietnam, Beach Music sings with life’s pain and glory. It is a novel of lyric intensity and searing truth, another masterpiece among Pat Conroy’s legendary and beloved novels.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Pat Conroy |
| Published | 1975 |
| Pages | 800 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.13 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 33,220 |
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What genre is Beach Music?
Beach Music is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Beach Music worth reading?
Based on 33.2K reader ratings, Beach Music has an average score of 4.13 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Beach Music?
Beach Music has 800 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Beach Music?
Beach Music was written by Pat Conroy. It was first published in 1975.
What is the ISBN for Beach Music?
The ISBN-13 for Beach Music is 9780553381540.0.
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