A fictionalized account of Beryl Markham's early life, Circling the Sun is beautifully written. The history and setting alone make it worth reading. At times I found myself wishing it hadn't been narrated in first-person, wanting more fleshing out of certain relationships (for instance, why did her second husband become so distant after so much promise?). Overall though, McLain does a beautiful job of bringing dimension to the players in Beryl Markham's early life. It is a fascinating story.