Mister Roberts
Mister Roberts by Thomas Heggen, published by Naval Institute Press in 2009, is a historical fiction novel that captures the experiences of a Lieutenant Junior Grade naval officer during World War II. Set aboard the USS Reluctant, a cargo ship, the narrative revolves around the title character’s efforts to protect his crew from the oppressive rule of their commanding officer. This edition spans 196 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find an irreverent and often humorous portrayal of life at sea, as the crew navigates the challenges of military life amidst a backdrop of monotony and ennui. The story, originally inspired by Heggen’s own experiences on the USS Virgo, reflects themes of camaraderie and resilience in the face of adversity. With elements of action and adventure, as well as insights into the war and military life, this novel continues to resonate with audiences, having been adapted into various forms of media since its initial publication.
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The novel, Mister Roberts, was an instant hit after being published in 1946 and was quickly adapted for the stage and screen. The title character, a Lieutenant Junior Grade naval officer, defends his crew against the petty tyranny of the ship’s commanding officer during World War II. Nearly all action takes place on a backwater cargo ship, the USS Reluctant, that sails, as written in the play, from apathy to tedium with occasional side trips to monotony and ennui. This irreverent, often hilarious story about the crew of the Reluctant has enjoyed wide and enduring popularity. Heggen based his novel on his experiences aboard the USS Virgo in the South Pacific during World War II, and began as a collection of short stories. It was subsequently adapted as a play, a feature film, a television series, and a television movie. The film version with Henry Fonda, James Cagney and Jack Lemmon is one of the most well-known movies of WWII.
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