How often can you say that of a great novel?

"Write the great American novel" is going to be on the list for a while.

So what is the secret of a great historical novel?

Hillary needs a great popular novel to do her justice.

Nice people who don't tell lies are not likely to write great novels.

Three great novels that were published then continue to be read and loved.

I am now nearly 60 and have only one more paragraph to write on the great American novel.

"You'll coach me through writing the great American novel, won't you?"

It is considered by some critics to be "one of the great American novels".

But, then, that's the way it is with all great novels.