Typee

Typee

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Published: 12 years ago

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Book Description

Based on Melville's actual experiences after having jumped ship in the Marquesas Islands, this work was extremely popular, and provoked disbelief among its readers until the events it described were corroborated by Melville's fellow castaway, Richard Greene. While the book is based on fact, Typee is properly considered a work of fiction: the three week stay on which the author based his story is extended to four months, and Melville drew extensively on contemporary accounts by Pacific explorers to add cultural detail to what might otherwise have been a straightforward story of escape, capture and re-escape.

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  • User image   Johanna
    Would Make a Good Film
    11 Jun 2022
    The characters are a bit stereotypical - goodies all good and baddies all bad - and the ending where all relationships were renewed is a bit unrealistic. Also a bit long - could have been a shorter read. However, if well done it would make a fun film with the exaggerated characters playing to their fore.
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  • User image   Sarah Hodge
    Excellent read
    18 Mar 2022
    This book should be published! There were a few grammatical errors, but nothing that can not be edited. I think this author should look into publishing this book. I am currently reading his second book "The Landlord", and so far it is not disappointing me either!
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  • User image   Pat Downey
    30 Nov 2017
    Excellent book. It took strong discipline to put it down and go to sleep! Plot and sub plots intertwined excellently. Never a dull moment!
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  • User image   Jimmy Simmons
    05 Oct 2016
    A must read. This book is one of the best I have ever read. It has everything you could possibly want in a book. I very seldom read a book twice, but expect to read this one several more times.
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  • User image   Hugh Simpson
    13 Dec 2014
    Ken's Identity Check would make a suspenseful but humorous film!
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  • User image   Maryann Green
    13 Oct 2014
    Why can't my kindle open the download?
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  • User image   trudy Connell
    15 Apr 2014
    Great read, fast paced too
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  • User image   DB
    11 Jul 2013
    Very fast moving. The characters were believable and entertaining.
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  • User image   Ian Graham
    08 Jul 2013
    A fine tale, a bit out of the ordinary. Fairly long (which I like) but never boring.
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  • User image   tsheffie
    20 Mar 2013
    A very enjoyable book. Very sorry that it ended.
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  • User image   Mark Smith
    18 Mar 2013
    Great book, refreshing to find some new interesting characters
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    17 May 2012
    excellent book. the characters were very easy to relate to. this would make an excellent movie
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    30 Apr 2012
    Loved the book. It would make a great film Ken.
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  • User image   Krystal
    13 Apr 2012
    Awesome book! Ken should keep writing!
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  • User image   Rosalind Schlabitz
    27 Mar 2012
    Brilliant!!! I love the plot and cast of characters that are different from so many other crime books and movies. I didn't want it to end.
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  • User image   Gail
    16 Mar 2012
    very good read & easy to love the characters.
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  • User image   Veronique Duncan
    12 Jan 2012
    A good book. A little confusing and slow at the beginning. An interesting plot.
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  • User image   Glen
    06 Jan 2012
    What a great book, well done!
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  • User image   Pamela France
    04 Jan 2012
    Excellent book! I fell in love with the main character and appreciated his striving for honesty and good.
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  • User image   L Fleming
    10 Dec 2011
    Thoroughly enjoyed this book, well written & thought out.
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  • User image   Mary Ann Katz
    07 Dec 2011
    Slow starting, but utterly captivating. Thank you.
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  • User image   Leslie J
    02 Dec 2011
    I watched the movie first. http://studios.amazon.com/m... Considering it is a test movie, they did a great job. I've started reading the book and love it.
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  • User image   Sam Banks
    02 Dec 2011
    I watched the test movie mentioned above in the description after I read the book. I loved the book and hope they make this into a real movie. FIVE STARS!
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  • User image   Mark
    30 Nov 2011
    Really enjoyed this book. Great cast of characters and a story that really keeps you wanting to turn the pages. Can't wait to read more books from this author.
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  • User image   Jimmy Mann
    09 Nov 2011
    Very good. a very good read. the characters are excellently portrayed.
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  • User image   Jane Chappell
    31 Oct 2011
    A excellent read, kept interested from start to finish. Interesting and believable caracters
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  • User image   kulkat
    28 Oct 2011
    The story was truly engaging, and I couldn't put the shook down!
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  • User image   Dr. Paul FoxII
    15 Oct 2011
    I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish! Keep up the good work of selecting these quality works of fiction and please get more of this author's literary gems. Thanks!
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  • User image   Joanne
    14 Oct 2011
    Great, entertaining and easy to read
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  • User image   Jimmy Mann
    12 Oct 2011
    A good read, well worth the time.
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  • User image   Belinda G. Brown
    06 Oct 2011
    Actually thought this was a really good read. The fact that it wasn't deluted with coarse language and sex was a really big bonus for me.
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  • User image   bonapril
    04 Oct 2011
    This was a very involved and entertaining plot
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  • User image   Hera Mirza
    20 Sep 2011
    its really awesome, eagerly waiting for the next part. hope it will be soon
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  • User image   crichards
    16 Sep 2011
    Most free books are of a fairly poor standard with fledgling writers trying to attract readers. This is a real exception. Good story, not obviously predictable with a smattering of all different characters.I thought it was great and will be recommending it to friends
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  • User image   Josh Bentley
    31 Jul 2011
    I'd say this book is right up there with the best of them, a diamond in the rough if you will. Excellent character development keeps the story very interesting, keeps momentum building. I couldn't help but read it every spare minute I could find. I wish this site had a donate to author option.....
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  • User image   looneysamo
    30 Jul 2011
    quick read. characters who were believable
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  • User image   carol
    16 Jul 2011
    I liked this as the story kept me reading best free book I have read as most are a bit boring
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  • User image   Roger Jung
    16 Jun 2011
    Right up there with some of the best conspiracy authors works.
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  • User image   harlo dog
    14 Jun 2011
    very intreging and easy to follow
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  • User image   zendee rose
    11 Jun 2011
    started it but i can't force myself to read it till the end...first few chapters is boring that's why I stop reading it...
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  • User image   Robert Prestigomo
    20 May 2011
    Very good put. Hard to put down.
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  • User image   Frankie Western
    19 May 2011
    I enjoyed this book.
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  • User image   Jeffrey Sofroniou
    12 May 2011
    Wow! Kept coming back for more. Keep 'em coming!
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  • User image   Patti Blask
    04 May 2011
    Kept going at top speed all the way through. Great read!
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  • User image   Karen Toner
    04 May 2011
    It makes you think I how easy it is to give yourself away to other.
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  • User image   cmfanatic
    02 May 2011
    Very well done! A more than enjoyable read!
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  • User image   Divepimp
    02 May 2011
    great read, well defined characters, fast paced. many facets that all came together to create a gem.
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  • User image   tsheffie
    13 Apr 2011
    A very interesting book. Quite sorry when it came to an end. Thought provoking.
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  • User image   MAURA COULTER
    01 Apr 2011
    after having read a few ebooks now this one is still memorable. like it more now than when i read it. well done
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  • User image   Shawna Wasko
    25 Mar 2011
    Great story, every line was fun to read!
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  • User image   Bob
    25 Mar 2011
    A great book, thank you.Bob
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  • User image   Brent Barnes
    14 Mar 2011
    great to read something worth while!
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  • User image   John Wall
    10 Mar 2011
    Beautifully written. Suspense keeps rising on every page.
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  • User image   Doug Clark
    10 Mar 2011
    I enjoyed the characters that the author developed. I found the descriptions in the story fleshed it out to make an enjoyable read.
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  • User image   Page
    05 Mar 2011
    This book was right-on! Thoroughly enjoyed it and looking forward to reading more by Merrell.
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  • User image   Renate
    01 Mar 2011
    I enjoyed it - could not put it down. Characters were interesting, lively, uplifting.
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  • User image   Karenhill
    23 Feb 2011
    Great book, best i've read so far on this site :)
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  • User image   nicola
    03 Feb 2011
    this book is brilliant absolutely loved it, the first bit is a bit confusing but brilliant book
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  • User image   Rondelle
    02 Feb 2011
    Finally,an author who can write!!!
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    26 Jan 2011
    Fantastic book! Will look at more from this author.
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  • User image   Sheryle
    18 Dec 2010
    Easy read. Very entertaining.
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  • User image   joyce
    03 Nov 2010
    first class read i couldn't put it down once i started
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  • User image   Elizabeth Bruce
    27 Oct 2010
    I agree with the other reviewers - great read!
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  • User image  
    28 Sep 2010
    He's a fantastic storyteller. Great read!
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  • User image  
    24 Sep 2010
    Good story, not great writing
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  • User image  
    24 Sep 2010
    Didn't want to put it down. The old woman's a hoot.
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  • User image  
    23 Sep 2010
    Excellent read!
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  • User image  
    18 Sep 2010
    Lots of fun!
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  • User image  
    13 Sep 2010
    Ken Merrell is an incredible storyteller. Not only is his writing captivating, but his stories have meaning and substance. I can't wait to see what comes from him in the future.
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    14 Aug 2010
    What a fantastic book! Keeps you on the edge of your seat from page one to the very end. I am pretty critical of authors and their writing. Anyone can write a book but very few can REALLY tell a story. The Identity Check doesn't disappoint!
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    13 Aug 2010
    An exciting story with a warm and loving message
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  • User image  
    12 Aug 2010
    I've been waiting a long time to get my hands on this book. I read his first book The Landlord, what a ride. I wasn't disappointed. When is the next one finished?
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  • User image   Krithi Krishna
    12 Aug 2010
    Great book that demonstrates the power of love - would love to read more of this author.
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    11 Aug 2010
    vary goooooooood
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  • User image   Dawn
    11 Aug 2010
    So much fun! Nurse is a character I hated to leave when the book was over. Talk about not judging a book by its cover. This is a must read.
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  • User image   Kinley B
    05 Aug 2010
    Other than our baby, almost everything else in our home was neglected over the two day period in which I could not put down The Identity Check. I was sad to have it end. Great read!
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  • User image   Katheryn Hamberlin
    01 Aug 2010
    This author is a true storyteller. I couldn't put this book down. I loved the characters in The Identity Check. I was sorry that the story had to end. I definitely want to read more from this author.
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    31 Jul 2010
    Fantastic book! Loved the characters, loved the mystery.
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