The Great Santini by Pat Conroy

The Great Santini

Pat Conroy

440 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny reflective slow-paced
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Step into the powerhouse life of Bull Meecham. He's all Marine --- fighter pilot, king of the clouds, and absolute ruler of his family. Lillian is his wife -- beautiful, southern-bred, with a core of velvet steel. Without her cool head, her kids w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 884 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 52%
reflective 47%
dark 41%
funny 29%
tense 29%
challenging 23%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.92

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