48 pages • 1 hour read
Beryl MarkhamWest with the Night
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1942A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Reviewers widely praise Beryl Markham's West with the Night for its lyrical prose and vivid depiction of early 20th-century Africa and aviation. Readers admire her adventurous spirit and storytelling. Criticisms include perceived embellishments in her accounts and occasional disjointed narrative flow. Overall, it's considered a compelling memoir blending adventure with introspection.
Who Should Read West with the Night?
Readers who enjoy West with the Night by Beryl Markham relish adventure memoirs and historical narratives. Comparable to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's Wind, Sand and Stars and Ernest Hemingway's A Moveable Feast, this book appeals to those fascinated by early aviation, African landscapes, and pioneering spirits.
Recommended
Reading Age
14+yearsLexile Level
1140L