![]() ![]() I have had this audiobook in my library for several months. The narrator is fantastic, bringing all the characters to life. It's a great character piece, written by a master writer, which alone is worth the credit. It's predictable and unbelievable at times. There isn't enough tension, and the action is so sparse as to be nonexistent. Overall, this is a very good story, but not great. ![]() Caine pretty much keeps things localized on a ship. Again, I know it's unfair to compare this to "Winds of War", but that book had unbelievable settings, all over the world. The characters are almost cartoon-like (in a good way), and there aren't many different settings. Therefore, rich characters are a must, and this book has them! I haven't seen the broadway show, but I can imagine it's very similar to listening to the book. I mean, after all, you know just from the title what's going to happen by the end. ![]() Where this book excels is in character development. There isn't a lot of action, and you may fid yourself dozing off at times. I found Caine to be more fluffy and kid-friendly than I had expected. It will truly give you a feel for just how genius Wouk was. If you haven't read those two, I recommend you do before you read Caine. ![]() It may seem unfair to compare this book to those two MASTERPIECES, but such is the territory when you write the "War and Peace" of a generation. First off, this is NO "Winds of War" or "War and Rememberance", which Wouk is known for. ![]()
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