Pat Conroy: The Great Santini
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- Materiaali: Nidottu
- Kustantaja: Dial Press
- Kieli: englanti
- ISBN: 9780553381559
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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 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. Praise for The Great Santini Stinging authenticity […] a book that won t quit. The Atlanta Journal Pat] Conroy has captured a different slice of America in this funny, dramatic novel. Richmond News-Leader Conroy takes aim at our darkest emotions, lets the arrow fly and hits the bull s-eye almost every time. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Robust and vivid […] full of feeling. Newsday God preserve Pat Conroy. The Boston Globe '