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The Caine Mutiny follows a United States minesweeper crew as a mutiny ensues amid the chaos of World War II. Through a series of flashbacks and courtroom testimony, the novel dissects the complex motives of the sailors, the burdens of command, and the consequences of defiance. The narrative’s quiet, atmospheric tone underscores the tense drama of military justice and the fragile bonds that hold a ship’s crew together.
First publish date: 1951
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Herman Wouk
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