Mutiny On The Bounty

Name: Mutiny On The Bounty
Rating: 4.25 (8 reviews)

John Boyne

Nov 2009 · Random House

8 reviews

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Pickpocket John Jacob Turnstile is on his way to be detained at His Majesty's Pleasure when he is offered a lifeline, what seems like a freedom of sorts - the job of personal valet to a departing naval captain. Little does he realise that it is anything but - and by accepting the devil's bargain he will put his life in perilous danger. For the ship is HMS Bounty, his new captain William Bligh and their destination Tahiti.

From the moment the ship leaves port, Turnstile's life is turned upside down, for not only must he put his own demons to rest, but he must also confront the many adversaries he will encounter on the Bounty's extraordinary last voyage. Walking a dangerous line between an unhappy crew and a captain he comes to admire, he finds himself in a no-man's land where the distinction between friend and foe is increasingly difficult to determine...

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8 reviews

Paul “Laughingbear” Heywood

February 18, 2015

Other than the name of the ship and the names of a few of the characters being correct, this story bears little resemblance to the true events. Much better, factually accurate book is by Caroline Alexander.

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A Google user

September 23, 2012

The book 'Mutiny on the Bounty' by John Boyne, is written from the perspective of a 14 year old boy, who is caught pick pocketing from a wealthy man and is taken by police to seek his destiny. On board the Bounty, Jacob Turnstile endures an interesting journey to Tahiti, or also known as Otaheite. Throughout the novel, Boyne uses characterization in its best form, involving the reader to a great extent. Using humour, likable characters, and enemies, John Boyne uses history to create a wonderful piece of literature. A definite suggestion to anyone, and with the likes of adventure especially.

About the author

John Boyne was born in Ireland in 1971. He is the author of eleven novels for adults, five for young readers and a collection of short stories. Perhaps best known for his 2006 multi-award-winning book The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas, John’s other novels, notably The Absolutist and A History of Loneliness, have been widely praised and are international bestsellers. Most recently, The Heart's Invisible Furies was a Richard & Judy Bookclub word-of-mouth bestseller.

His novels are published in over fifty languages.

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