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The Aviator's Wife

Melanie Benjamin
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The Aviator's Wife

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2013

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Melanie Benjamin

The Aviator's Wife

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

349

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

USA • 1920s-1970s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin is a historical novel that fictionalizes the life of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, chronicling her marriage to aviator Charles Lindbergh. The story begins with the couple in 1974 and looks back on Anne’s life, starting from when she met Charles in 1927, detailing their marriage, her navigation of celebrity life, their tragic loss of a child, and her own accomplishments in aviation and writing, all set against a backdrop of historical events. Sensitive topics include child loss and wartime political allegiances.

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Inspirational

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.1

83,978 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin has received mixed reviews. Positively, readers appreciate Benjamin's immersive prose and rich historical detail, particularly in depicting Anne Morrow Lindbergh's life and struggles. However, some critics find the novel's pacing slow and the character development lacking depth. The narrative's emotional resonance and vivid portrayal of the era stand out despite any shortcomings.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Aviator's Wife?

Readers who enjoy historical fiction with strong female protagonists and a mix of romance and drama will appreciate The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin. Fans of Paula McLain's The Paris Wife and Nancy Horan's Love and Ruin will find this story particularly engaging.

4.1

83,978 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

349

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

USA • 1920s-1970s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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