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The Great Santini

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Fiction Fiction Historical Fiction Classics

by Pat Conroy

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4.13 (22.9K ratings)
calendar_today 1976
description 440 pages

The Great Santini by Pat Conroy holds a highly rated rating of 4.13 out of 5, based on 22.9K reader ratings. First published in 1976. The book spans 440 pages.

About The Great Santini

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 would be in real trouble. Ben is the oldest, a born athlete whose best never satisfies the big man. Ben's got to stand up, even fight back, against a father who doesn't give in -- not to his men, not to his wife, and certainly not to his son. Bull Meecham is undoubtedly Pat Conroy's most explosive character -- a man you should hate, but a man you will love.

Detail Value
Author Pat Conroy
Published 1976
Pages 440
Kindle Price $11.99
Genres Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics
Average Rating 4.13 / 5.00
Total Ratings 22,921

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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22.9K ratings
With a rating of 4.13, The Great Santini is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.13
This Book
3.99
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Great Santini?

The Great Santini is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is The Great Santini worth reading?

Based on 22.9K reader ratings, The Great Santini has an average score of 4.13 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Great Santini?

The Great Santini has 440 pages.

Who wrote The Great Santini?

The Great Santini was written by Pat Conroy. It was first published in 1976.

What is the ISBN for The Great Santini?

The ISBN-13 for The Great Santini is 9780553268930.0.

How much does The Great Santini cost on Kindle?

The Great Santini is available on Kindle for $11.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.

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