Night Flight
Night Flight
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
South America • 1930s
2005
Adult
18+ years
870L
Super Short Summary
Night Flight by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry follows the experiences of airmail pilots during the early days of aviation. The story focuses on the challenges and dangers faced by pilots who fly overnight to deliver mail across South America, exploring themes of duty, courage, and the human spirit's resilience against nature's unpredictability.
Contemplative
Inspirational
Melancholic
Mysterious
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Night Flight by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is praised for its poetic prose and exploration of human courage and duty. Critics commend the atmospheric depiction of pioneering aviation against a backdrop of vast, indifferent nature. Some note that the philosophical narrative may feel slow for readers seeking plot-driven stories. Overall, it remains a revered classic.
Who Should Read Night Flight?
A reader who enjoys Night Flight is typically captivated by atmospheric, philosophical narratives exploring duty and heroism. Fans of The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway or Wind, Sand and Stars by Saint-Exupéry may appreciate the blend of adventure and introspection.
11,877 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
South America • 1930s
2005
Adult
18+ years
870L
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