Le Grand Santini by Pat Conroy

Le Grand Santini

Pat Conroy

666 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny reflective slow-paced

Description

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 622 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
sad 71%
dark 57%
funny 57%
reflective 57%
challenging 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.94

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