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"The Lords of Discipline" was recommended to me several years ago by a graduate of the actual establishment that the Virginia Military Institute was based on-the Citadel. I'd never seen it again until the IR list was issued, and so I thought I'd give it a try, having read the premise. This book delivers.
I am one to spoil plots. I know that it's a horrible thing to do, but I divulge the storylines of excellent books to friends. Even if I could do that here, I would not even if I was bribed and/or ...more
I am one to spoil plots. I know that it's a horrible thing to do, but I divulge the storylines of excellent books to friends. Even if I could do that here, I would not even if I was bribed and/or ...more
I chose to read this book because I had previously read "My Losing Season", also by Pat Conroy. I like this book due in large part to the personality of the main character. He is perserverant and moral, standing up for himself and what he believes. I am especially impressed by the main character because of the circumstances in which he does maintain his own ideals, a military school in which it would be very easy to break down, becoming cruel and merciless. The author wrote with many of the same
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"The Lords of Discipline" stands out from many other novels because of it's setting. A military academy in Charleston was the perfect place to frame the coming of age of an adult into the real world. In the novel, Will McLean, a student at the fictitious "Military Institute", obviously a stand-in for the Citadel, becomes entangled into an Institute wide conspiracy. During his stay at the Institute, Will makes some important friendships, and because the novel is written so well, these friendships
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After recently rereading this, I understand all over again how I originally fell in love with Pat Conroy. His long-winded prose is worth every moment....it's lyrical, hilarious, heartbreaking - he does all of it so well. I think his page lengths can be intimidating for a first time reader (so I've been told), but I will continue to recommend this book as a starting point for friends interested in reading his books. If nothing else, you'll get a full understanding of why Pat Conroy has been inter
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When he talks about his family and/The Citadel, I know it's more than a 'novel.'
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This is one of my two favorite books, and I feel like Will McLean is a friend that I visit from time to time. Beautifully written, gripping, with great characters. I love it!
Intriguing-- engaging-- can't put it down! Scary that this stuff is based on truth.
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Pat Conroy is always a good read. This book is funny, scary, and enlightening.
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