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Sagittarius Rising

Cecil Lewis
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Sagittarius Rising

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

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Cecil Lewis

Sagittarius Rising

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

332

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography

Technology
Period
World War I
Setting

Europe • 1910s

Topic
Military & War

Technology

World History
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Sagittarius Rising by Cecil Lewis is an autobiographical account of an individual's experiences as a pilot during World War I. The narrative details the person’s journey from training to combat, capturing the essence of early aerial warfare and the personal impact of these transformative experiences on an aviator’s life.

Adventurous

Inspirational

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

2,083 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sagittarius Rising by Cecil Lewis offers a vivid firsthand account of World War I aviation, praised for its engaging and poetic prose. Readers applaud Lewis's reflective and honest portrayal of a pilot's experiences. However, some critique the book for moments of digressive storytelling. Overall, it remains a valued narrative for its historical and personal insights.

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Who Should Read Sagittarius Rising?

A reader who enjoys Sagittarius Rising by Cecil Lewis likely has an interest in aviation, World War I history, and memoirs of personal valor. Comparable to fans of Goodbye to All That by Robert Graves and Winged Victory by V.M. Yeates, this audience appreciates authentic, first-person narratives of wartime experiences.

4.2

2,083 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

332

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography

Technology
Period
World War I
Setting

Europe • 1910s

Topic
Military & War

Technology

World History
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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