MobileRead March 2015 Discussion: West with the Night (spoilers) - Page 3

Bookworm_Girl · 08-09-2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ccowie

Paula McLain has now completed a novel about the life of Beryl Markham, which has garnered a few positive reviews. I thought I'd post a link to a quick interview with her regarding that book that was in this weekend's Globe and Mail.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/...ticle25876229/

Thanks for sharing this information. I've just placed the book on hold at my library.

The Paris Wife was well-received so I expect this novel will be a great read too. I read West with the Night and really enjoyed it, although I don't think I posted my thoughts at the time. I liked the story-telling. What an adventurous life! Regardless of whether the book may have been embellished for effect, the real contribution that Markham made to aviation, especially as a female defying standard norms, is very inspiring.

CRussel · 08-09-2015, 07:41 PM

Thanks for posting this. Looks interesting.

Bookworm_Girl · 09-01-2015, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccowie

Paula McLain has now completed a novel about the life of Beryl Markham, which has garnered a few positive reviews. I thought I'd post a link to a quick interview with her regarding that book that was in this weekend's Globe and Mail.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/...ticle25876229/

Circling the Sun finally came through on my library holds. It was a quick read. However I just wanted to share a forewarning to others that it is heavy on romantic liaisons and light on airplane adventures. So it left me disappointed in that regards. Thanks again for making me aware of it though!

CRussel · 09-01-2015, 02:23 PM

Interesting. Of course, Beryl's life was rather full of that, though you'd think she was celibate if you only read West with the Night.

I've currently got it on my Audible wishlist, but haven't bought it yet. OTOH, I have two credits in hand, so...

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08-09-2015, 07:41 PM	#32
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,322 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Thanks for posting this. Looks interesting.

09-01-2015, 02:23 PM	#34
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,322 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Interesting. Of course, Beryl's life was rather full of that, though you'd think she was celibate if you only read *West with the Night*. I've currently got it on my Audible wishlist, but haven't bought it yet. OTOH, I have two credits in hand, so...