Typee by Herman Melville

278 pages first pub 1846 (editions)

fiction classics travel reflective medium-paced
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Typee by Herman Melville is a captivating read for the adventurous and introspective reader who will be drawn into a vivid and immersive tale of survival, self-discovery, and the human spirit's capacity to persevere in the face of isolation and hardship.

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Six months at sea Yes, reader, as I live, six months out of sight of land; cruising after the sperm whale beneath the scorching sun of the Line, and tossed on the billows of the wide-rolling Pacific-the sky above, the sea around, and nothing else...

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Community Reviews

3.25
based on 47 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

informative: 100%

reflective: 50%


Pace

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slow

Plot or character driven?

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50% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

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Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

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