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ASIN: 0553268929
ID #106572
The Great Santini   (Rated: 13+)
Product Type: Book
Reviewer: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Author Icon
Review Rated: ASR
Amazon's Price: $ 12.10
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Summary of this Book...
Growing up with a father who overreacts but who still shows his love for his children. Being a marine commander, he teaches his children discipline, which he says will make them stronger. The story is told from the point of the oldest boy, Ben, as he tells his versions of the events that take place. (The narrator is Omniscent)
I especially liked...
The multi-dimensions of the father: caring but does not tolerate anything he thinks to be "sissified." Crying deserves punishment, and anything womanly is a sin.
I didn't like...
The view of the school. Very realistic, but it was not enough description for me.
When I finished reading this Book I wanted to...
Read the rest of Pat Conroy's works.
This Book made me feel...
Very emotional. There is a time to laugh, a time to cry, and a time to do both at the same time.
The author of this Book...
used much detail and humor. A very good way of getting his point and his story across. He shows the story not only from an adults point of view or a childs point of view..but of both.
I recommend this Book because...
It has something in it for everyone. Pat Conroy is a genius and an artist with his words.
I don't recommend this Book because...
If you dont like emotion or you feel strongly about child abuse.
Further Comments...
Very very good book. All of Conroy's novels are considered classics.
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