512 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553381559
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dial Press
Publication date: 26 March 2002
Description
The piercing, iconic semi-autobiographical novel of a domineering father and ambitious son, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Prince of Tides Step into the powerhouse life of Bull Meecham. He's all Marine--fighter pilot, king o...
Community Reviews Summary of 671 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
dark 55%
reflective 55%
funny 44%
tense 33%
challenging 22%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Child abuse, Racism512 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553381559
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dial Press
Publication date: 26 March 2002
Description
The piercing, iconic semi-autobiographical novel of a domineering father and ambitious son, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Prince of Tides Step into the powerhouse life of Bull Meecham. He's all Marine--fighter pilot, king o...
Community Reviews Summary of 671 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
dark 55%
reflective 55%
funny 44%
tense 33%
challenging 22%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Child abuse, Racism