Wind, Sand, and Stars
Wind, Sand, and Stars
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1939
Book Brief
Wind, Sand, and Stars
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1939240
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Various Locations • 1930s
1939
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Wind, Sand, and Stars by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry recounts the author’s experiences as a mail delivery pilot flying from France to West Africa, highlighting perilous flights, remarkable aviators like Mermoz and Guillaumet, and the profound insights gained from both the perspective of flight and human interactions. Topics include survival in extreme conditions.
Contemplative
Inspirational
Adventurous
Mysterious
Melancholic
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Review Roundup
Wind, Sand, and Stars by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry captures readers with its poetic prose and philosophical reflections on human experience. The book's lyrical beauty and profound insights earn high praise, though some find its style overly abstract or meandering. Overall, it's celebrated for its emotional depth and evocative storytelling.
Who Should Read Wind, Sand, and Stars?
Ideal for readers who cherish lyrical prose and adventure memoirs, Wind, Sand, and Stars resonates with fans of Beryl Markham's West with the Night and Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea. This book appeals to those inspired by the magic of flight and the profound reflections on life and nature.
20,463 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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240
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Various Locations • 1930s
1939
Adult
18+ years
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