The Caine Mutiny

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About this book

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize this atmospheric novel tells the story in flashback of a mutiny aboard a United States minesweeper during WW2. The murky events of the mutiny emerge during a court-martial and it soon becomes clear that few people will emerge from the trial with any credit.

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4.3/5 · 27530 readers · 693 pages · ≈ 12 h 50 m · Moderate

How long does it take to read The Caine Mutiny?

About ≈ 12 h 50 m — 693 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe Caine Mutiny~12 h 50 m

How many pages is The Caine Mutiny?

693 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The Caine Mutiny693

What genre is The Caine Mutiny?

It sits on the Drama, Mystery, Fiction shelves.

Has The Caine Mutiny been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (2023), The Caine Mutiny (1954).

Is The Caine Mutiny in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Where does The Caine Mutiny take place?

It is set in United States during World War, 1939-1945, 20th century.

Who wrote The Caine Mutiny?

Herman Wouk.

Setting United States Time period World War1939-194520th century
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