What is the author's style in The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk?

Wouk's narrative technique is perhaps the most interesting yet problematic aspect of the novel. There is evidence of almost every form of narration, although it remains third-person omniscient. It is full of overt fictional references as well as subtle allusions, especially to the classic American novel Moby-Dick. The constant reference to other works of fiction and near mimicry of famous tales makes the novel a self-conscious work.