Description
Set aboard the USS Caine during World War II, this gripping naval drama follows the crew of a minesweeper as they navigate the treacherous waters of both combat and command. When the ship's captain exhibits increasingly erratic and paranoid behavior, the officers face an agonizing moral dilemma: obey orders from a man they believe is unfit to command, or risk mutiny and court-martial. Through vivid battle scenes, complex character development, and courtroom tension, Herman Wouk masterfully explores themes of duty, responsibility, and the burden of leadership in wartime. The novel examines the fine line between loyalty and conscience, asking whether there are circumstances that justify breaking the chain of command. A landmark work of American literature, this compelling tale remains a powerful meditation on courage, justice, and the cost of war.
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paperback
Garden City, N.Y : Doubleday, 1952 [c1951]
Published Jan 1, 1952
522 pages
ISBN: 9780316955100
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First Published
1952
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk.