The memoir is beautifully written but leaves out significant details about the author's life. The author's enigmatic nature adds to the intrigue of the book.
Kate Macdonald praises the lyrical prose of 'West with the Night' but notes that Beryl Markham's memoir is surprisingly sparse on personal details. She highlights the absence of key figures like Markham's mother and brother, which adds an air of mystery to the narrative. Macdonald finds the book intriguing, not just for its adventurous content but also for what it chooses to omit, making it a compelling read that leaves the reader wanting more.
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It's absolutely beautifully written, but the woman is a mystery.
She left out so MUCH from this memoir.
The book is as much about what it doesn't say as what it does.