Omoo: A Narrative of Adventures in the South Seas


Lu par TriciaG

(3.9 stars; 71 reviews)

Omoo: A Narrative of Adventures in the South Seas is Herman Melville's sequel to Typee, and, as such, was also autobiographical. After leaving Nuku Hiva, the main character ships aboard a whaling vessel which makes its way to Tahiti, after which there is a mutiny and the majority of the crew are imprisoned on Tahiti. The book follows the actions of the narrator as he explores Tahiti and remarks on their customs and way of life.

Many sources incorrectly assert that Omoo is based on Melville's stay in the Marquesas. The novel is, in fact, exclusively based on his experiences in the Society Islands. (Summary by Wikipedia) (11 hr 30 min)

Chapitres

00 - Preface and Introduction 6:35 Lu par TriciaG
01 - Chapters 1-2 19:31 Lu par TriciaG
02 - Chapters 3-4 13:53 Lu par TriciaG
03 - Chapters 5-6 13:40 Lu par TriciaG
04 - Chapters 7-8 15:56 Lu par TriciaG
05 - Chapters 9-10 18:14 Lu par TriciaG
06 - Chapters 11-12 18:30 Lu par TriciaG
07 - Chapters 13-14 12:10 Lu par TriciaG
08 - Chapters 15-16 8:59 Lu par TriciaG
09 - Chapters 17-18 15:08 Lu par TriciaG
10 - Chapters 19-20 23:36 Lu par TriciaG
11 - Chapters 21-22 17:05 Lu par TriciaG
12 - Chapters 23-24 17:30 Lu par TriciaG
13 - Chapters 25-26 16:54 Lu par TriciaG
14 - Chapters 27-28 14:34 Lu par TriciaG
15 - Chapters 29-30 16:55 Lu par TriciaG
16 - Chapters 31-32 25:28 Lu par TriciaG
17 - Chapters 33-34 14:43 Lu par TriciaG
18 - Chapters 35-36 17:58 Lu par TriciaG
19 - Chapters 37-38 21:21 Lu par TriciaG
20 - Chapters 39-40 14:37 Lu par TriciaG
21 - Chapters 41-42 15:41 Lu par TriciaG
22 - Chapters 43-44 14:13 Lu par TriciaG
23 - Chapters 45-46 21:06 Lu par TriciaG
24 - Chapters 47-48 20:03 Lu par TriciaG
25 - Chapters 49-50 18:21 Lu par TriciaG
26 - Chapters 51-52 16:00 Lu par TriciaG
27 - Chapters 53-54 17:29 Lu par TriciaG
28 - Chapters 55-56 12:49 Lu par TriciaG
29 - Chapters 57-58 16:42 Lu par TriciaG
30 - Chapters 59-60 15:41 Lu par TriciaG
31 - Chapters 61-62 12:02 Lu par TriciaG
32 - Chapters 63-64 10:23 Lu par TriciaG
33 - Chapters 65-66 14:43 Lu par TriciaG
34 - Chapters 67-68 21:15 Lu par TriciaG
35 - Chapters 69-70 14:44 Lu par TriciaG
36 - Chapters 71-72 17:32 Lu par TriciaG
37 - Chapters 73-74 16:37 Lu par TriciaG
38 - Chapters 75-76 16:23 Lu par TriciaG
39 - Chapters 77-78 11:44 Lu par TriciaG
40 - Chapters 79-80 21:35 Lu par TriciaG
41 - Chapters 81-82 22:24 Lu par TriciaG

Critiques

Strange Reading


(2.5 stars)

The voice inflections of the reader were most unusual and somewhat distracting. The only saving grace was the fact that Melville is such a tedious writer; thus, the strange reading was not fatal. However, I doubt that I will listen to another of her efforts. Despite all, the book was marginally informative.


(2 stars)

I must give credit to the volunteer for her good intentions to read, Omoo. Her unusual inflection, lack of emotion and nasal like voice, were too distracting to read this book beyond chapter 1. Thank you, anyway.

Poor reading


(0.5 stars)

not the right reader for this story. poor intonation and emphasis and hard to follow a woman trying to read as a rough sea captain. could not follow along and gave up at chapter 25.


(1 stars)

It was good of the reader to make Melville’s Omoo available for reading by ear. But I found her vocal inflections and the timbre of her voice distracting. I do not recommend this recording.

Why you should enjoy Omoo


(5 stars)

Herman Melville was a marvelous author. I encourage you to read this book. This book being somehow casually enthralling yet descriptive and adventurous. It was so dream-like but do not think it was fantasy. The books he wrote were entirely true, as an example the Typee valley is the Taipivai valley (Typee is a previous book). Each of


(4 stars)

Interesting sequel to Typee. While I enjoyed Typee more (both the narrative and the reading), Omoo offers rare first-hand observations and insights into a disappearing transitional world. Further, I continue to be charmed by Melville's style.


(5 stars)

I enjoy listening to the narrator Tricia G. I've listened to many titles she's narrated and she's an acquired taste. Her voice becomes an interesting change and ultimately is easy to listen to.

Another awesome book by Herman Milville


(5 stars)