White-Jacket by Herman Melville

White-Jacket

Herman Melville

404 pages first pub 1849 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous challenging informative slow-paced

Description

Part autobiography and part epic fiction, White-Jacket is a moving tribute to wanderlust by one of the great writers of the sea. Based on Melville's experiences aboard the USS United States from 1843 to 1844 as it sailed the Pacific and made the h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 40 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
inspiring 66%
reflective 66%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
lighthearted 33%
relaxing 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.52

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