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Once a Melville girl, always a Melville girl. I secretly love a book set at sea, and Billy Budd was no exception. Some lyrical, atmospheric storytelling that really captures the life on a boat vibes. Fab on audio. Pleased to have read this.

I‘m not one for book burning, but if I was...🔥🔥🔥🤬🤬🤬! If you can‘t tell, I‘m still scarred from high school junior year English class.

Tiny Book Tuesday!! I made it to page 14 and had to stop. So much wording to explain how wonderful Billy looked. It was ridiculous.

Another great one by Melville.

I finally appreciate this classic. Melville's frustration at life's injustices shines thru this tale of a sailor falsely charged with conspiracy & sentenced to death. Not a pretty story and a bit choppy but still well written despite its many edits(actual page above). His wife found the manuscript after he died and tried to piece it together. Then it sat 28 years until more edits and publication in 1924.
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A handsome, well-liked sailor gets framed for treason! I do love a good tale and this one made me look forward to reading Moby Dick. It felt a little drawn-out in places, but overall it was a book I enjoyed. 22/1,001 #1001Books #RoryGilmoreChallenge