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ewil6681's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
emlen's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
redhairedashreads's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars - I liked it
Amelia and the family are back in Egypt preparing to tackle a new archaeological dig in the Valley of the Kings. Unfortunately, the tomb they find is not of an ancient Egyptian but a murdered woman who’s murderer seems to be back.
The more I read of this series, the more I fell in love with Amelia and Emerson. They are a wonderful couple who have a true partnership that works beautifully for work and family. I absolutely love when we see Emerson voice his feelings for Amelia, especially after a dangerous situation. It makes me fall in love with this loud and steadfast man even more.
“By the by Peabody… You are the light of my life and the joy of my existence.”
While these adventures are told from Amelia’s journals, in this one we start to see sections take from Ramses paper’s to include his side of the events. While I didn’t like Ramses for a while, now that he is 16 years old and almost an adult, I am actually enjoying his side of things. He is much like his parents and I am enjoying watching him start his future. Nefret has also become an interesting character who I no longer hate. She is like a second Amelia but more adventurous at times. I am looking forward to more Ramses, David, and Nefret escapades now.
The mystery in this one was the death of an English woman who had been hidden in a tomb. Like all the mysteries in this series, it was an enjoyable adventure that had some surprising times. I wasn’t expecting a Spiritualist or séance scene, especially with how Emerson acts towards those things. I had figured out who the villain was before it was revealed but it was still an enjoyable mystery.
Overall, this was fun and I continue to really enjoy Amelia and Emerson’s adventures in Egypt. I look forward to listening to the next one, especially since Barbara Rosenblat does a great job narrating this series.
Trigger warnings: death of a pet; slavery referenced; death of spouse; gun violence and wounds; cave in; body injuries and wounds
issyjanejane's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
sarahspace's review against another edition
3.0
This is the one with that stupid Dolly Bellingham. Ramses is 18.
themoonphoenix's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Amelia Peabody is a fun saga, I usually read one or two a year. There are a total of 20 books and the last one I read was Seeing a Large Cat, number 9 in the saga.
It is a historical mystery novel, the setting is Egypt in the late 1800s early 1900s (Victorian era), and follows the adventures of Amelia Peabody and her family in Egypt, digging tombs, discovering secrets, and getting into trouble.
The author, Barbara Mertz has a Ph.D. in Egyptology, so it is true behind her stories. I love Amelia, she is an unconventional woman who wears pants, fights with umbrellas, speaks her own mind, and is very smart.
In the first book, Amelia receives an inheritance that allows her to travel to Egypt and admire the pyramids, she meets the Egyptologist Radcliffe Emerson, and soon both end up involved in mystery and assassination attempts and end up getting married. Each book is a new adventure. By the ninth book, 19 years have passed, and now they have a teenage son. Something I love about each book is the domestic aspect. I love the love, trust, and respect between Amelia and Emerson, and their intellectual disputes are most entertaining.
In Seeing a Large Cat, the Emersons receive a letter asking them to stay away from a mysterious tomb, otherwise, there will be consequences, which obviously makes them want to investigate further. I feel that this story was more focused on the young generation, rather than on the mystery, now they have more prominence, not only helping to solve the riddle but there are more scenes of them alone.
The young generation is Ramses, son of the Emersons, Nefret, their ward, a beautiful teen who attracts young and old men, but she is more interested in her studies than in parties and frivolities, and David, adopted son, who is the son of Egyptian friends.
I liked it, it's calm, the mystery was not as dramatic as others, and I feel that new things started with this. I love Amelia and Emerson and they will continue to be the protagonists, but with adolescent children, I think that from now on there will be more attention on them.
Old characters also return, it's good to know a little about their lives. And I like the mix of real characters, like Howard Carter.
Read it if:
- If you want to travel to Egypt, dig among tombs and mysteries
- Fun, cozy historical mystery
- Follow a smart and unique family
snowmaiden's review against another edition
4.0
Another satisfying Amelia Peabody mystery. I'm half done with the series now. I must space the rest out so that I don't run out too soon!
ccqtpie's review against another edition
5.0
Again its one of those books i was gonna rate 4/5 but then that ending happened.
Im really enjoy not only seeing Amelia and Emersons sides but now Nefret, Rameses and David's too!
Im really enjoy not only seeing Amelia and Emersons sides but now Nefret, Rameses and David's too!
inger70's review against another edition
4.0
Amelia is as entertaining as ever, and I really enjoyed the addition of "Manuscript H" - written by an unknown family member. I did, however, notice the absence of a character who is no longer with us.