The Great Santini: A Novel
by Pat Conroy
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Author: Pat ConroyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-10
ISBN: 0553381555
Number of pages: 496
Publisher: Dial Press Trade Paperback
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- ISBN13: 9780553381559
- Condition: New
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Book Review: A Tale of Parental Abuse
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the third book written by Pat Conroy and his first novel. Like all his books the themes are semi-autobiographical. In this book the author's childhood suffering at the brutal hands of "The Great Santini," his father's nickname for himself, is described in sickening detail. But the reader is left with admiration for this boy who finally can fight back and is on his way to a new life at age 18.
I am married to a fighter pilot(who calls himself the world's greatest fighter pilot)and in all the years of his service I never saw or heard of the kind of drunken and obscene behavior by the Marine pilots that is depicted here. I can only assume that Santini himself was often the instigator of these events and proud of himself for arranging them.
As a new fan of Pat Conroy's work I intend to read all his books in chronological order. So you may see another review by me before long! In the meantime, why don't you join the club?
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