The Lords of Discipline Audiobook

" I read this book over and over when in high school. Still love it in so many ways. "

" I read Pat Conroy for an 11th grade paper. I think I was a bit too young and innocent to be reading his works but by the time I realized it I didn't have time to find a new author. Let's just say this was "educating" for a naive young woman. "

" My favorite of Conroy's. Four friends trying to make it through at The Citadel. It is a page-turner. "

" If you want to read beautiful prose, this is the book you need to read. There are several pages that can get rather tedious, but overall a fantastic book. The characters come alive and so does the city of Charleston, SC. "

" i love pat Conroy's writing! This is a great story but it is raw and brutal in some parts because Mr. Conroy makes you feel as though you are there witnessing every single moment before your eyes! "

" This is the first Pat Conroy I've read & loved it!!! Great fictional take on the Citadel training, graphic though for those who don't care to read that as part of a story. "

" Another, well-written Pat Conroy novel. The "surprise" ending, unfortunately, was predictable. The signs leading to it were a little obvious. Still, it was worth it. "

" Though boring in the first half, The Lords of Discipline is expertly written, and the second half contains events that will shock you. The book is also hilarious, and extremely smart with plot that keeps you reading. The last part of the book is some of the greatest literature I've ever read. "

" I read this because I loved South of Broad and Prince of Tides so much. Just couldn't get into it. "

" Easily in my top 5 favorite books of all time. This story is about boys becoming friends for life through their experiences at a military school. Three words to summarize the conflicting themes, Honor, Friendship, and Loyalty(duty). "

" Very intriguing book. Loved Conroy's writing style, use of words. "

" I enjoy everything he writes. Though Prince of Tides is my favorite. "

" Another winner from Pat Conroy with a wicked twist at the end. Always delivers a good story. "

" Horribly insightful of personality types at a military school (The Citadel) "

" Probably one of my faves of all time. "

" One of my favorites that I tend to re-read every 10 years or so. Amazing narrative about brotherhood and tradition! "

" Pat Conroy is just one of my favorite authors. There are always language issues, but his characters ring true, basically because I think so much of his writing has something to do with his own experiences. "

" This is perhaps one of the best books you will ever read. It is so true to human nature yet above it all the same. The characters are hilarious and so different. Pat Conroy is simply the best. "

" How can you not love this one? "

" I like Conroy at any time. "

" Since my son has moved on to be a sophomore and has apparently emerged from his knob year relatively unscathed, I finally allowed myself to read Pat Conroy's "Citadel book." It is a most excellent page-turner, but still a little scary. I want to read more Conroy. "

" Phenomenal, great read. The writing style and prose are almost lyrical, so descriptive. A lot of it dealt with ugly material and situations, but it was interesting to see how the main character developed his own sense of responsibility and honor as a result of his experiences "

" An intense portrait of the brotherly love and affection young men have for each other and the society that forces them to shove it into painful contortions. Hard to read at times but full of deep feeling that sticks with you. "

" There is a reason Pat Conroy is my favorite fiction writer! "

" This is my definition of a good summer read. It's not particularly well written, it's super melodramatic, and a lot of things don't make any sense - but it really distinguishes itself through its content and its unexpected hilarity. Also, friends. "

" Second time I've read this book and it's still as wonderful as I remember "

" I loved it. I thought it a great portrayal of life as an army brat. Love the film too with my fave actor, Robert Duvall. "

" It's pretty hard for Pat Conroy to write a bad book, but this one has always been my favorite "

" Once you start a Pat Conroy book, it is hard to put it down. South Carolina and a military college during the mid 60's...what a story, he can tell it like no one else! "

" Everything Conroy writes is worth reading. "

" It took a little while to get going, but after about 60% I couldnt put the book down. Very well written. "

" Frightening! Frightening and beautifully written. "

" I happen to love Pat Conroy so I loved this book also but the detailed descriptions of the cruelty and the manipulations of these young people was appalling to my sense of justice. Very well written, very exciting and kept me on the edge of my seat. Loved it. "