Author

Publication

1997 - Simon & Schuster, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

111,250 words, Guess

Page Count

445 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing862607
  • Goodreads3647951

Classifications

  • DDC813/.54
  • LCCPS3551.B3394 G74 1997

Description

A novel on a U.S. Marine fighting in the Cuban Revolution. While visiting 1950s Havana, William Morgan falls in love with a woman who convinces him to join Castro's guerrillas. He participates in many actions and amours, but finishes the war disillusioned. By the author of The Killing of Saints.

First Sentence

The men have finished loading the heavy weapons into the red van when the pink-cheeked student called José Antonio, whom everyone knows as Manzanita, Little Apple, speaks.

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Other Editions

  • The great American: a novelSimon & Schuster1997-01-01

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