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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...
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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4.2
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Paul “Laughingbear” Heywood
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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
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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 is the author of fifteen novels for adults, six for younger readers, and a collection of short stories. His 2006 novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and has been adapted for cinema, theatre, ballet, and opera. His many international bestsellers include The Heart's Invisible Furies and A Ladder to the Sky. He has won four Irish Book Awards, including Author of the Year in 2022, along with a host of other international literary prizes. His novels are published in sixty languages.
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