Circling the Sun
by Paula McLain
Circling the Sun by Paula McLain holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 37.8K reader ratings. First published in 2015. The book spans 366 pages.
About Circling the Sun
Brought to Kenya from England as a child and then abandoned by her mother, Beryl Markham is raised by both her father and the native Kipsigis tribe who share his estate. Her unconventional upbringing transforms Beryl into a bold young woman with a fierce love of all things wild and an inherent understanding of nature’s delicate balance. But even the wild child must grow up, and when everything Beryl knows and trusts dissolves, she is catapulted into a string of disastrous relationships. Beryl forges her own path as a horse trainer, and her uncommon style attracts the eye of the Happy Valley set, a decadent, bohemian community of European expats who also live and love by their own set of rules. But it’s the ruggedly charismatic Denys Finch Hatton who ultimately helps Beryl navigate the uncharted territory of her own heart. The intensity of their love reveals Beryl’s truest self and her fate: to fly.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Paula McLain |
| Published | 2015 |
| Pages | 366 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Biography & Memoir, History |
| Average Rating | 3.93 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 37,839 |
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What genre is Circling the Sun?
Circling the Sun is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Circling the Sun worth reading?
Based on 37.8K reader ratings, Circling the Sun has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Circling the Sun?
Circling the Sun has 366 pages.
Who wrote Circling the Sun?
Circling the Sun was written by Paula McLain. It was first published in 2015.
What is the ISBN for Circling the Sun?
The ISBN-13 for Circling the Sun is 9780345534190.0.
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