The Sheltering Sky
About this book
'The Sheltering Sky is a book about people on the edge of an alien space; somewhere where, curiously, they are never alone' Michael Hoffman. Port and Kit Moresbury, a sophisticated American couple, are finding it more than a little difficult to live with each other. Endeavouring to escape this predicament, they set off for North Africa intending to travel through Algeria - uncertain of exactly where they are heading, but determined to leave the modern world behind. The results of this casually taken decision are both tragic and compelling.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 31639 readers · 342 pages · ≈ 6 h 20 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Sheltering Sky?
About ≈ 6 h 20 m — 342 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Sheltering Sky?
342 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Sheltering Sky?
It sits on the Travel, Fiction shelves.
Has The Sheltering Sky been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Sheltering Sky (1990).
Is The Sheltering Sky in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Where does The Sheltering Sky take place?
It is set in Morocco, North Africa, The Sahara Desert during 1940's, Siglo XX.
Who wrote The Sheltering Sky?
Paul Bowles.