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idicalini's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this one, it was great reading a book set in the UK instead of Egypt, but with the same loveable characters!
eososray's review against another edition
3.0
Other than being set in England instead of Egypt, this volume in the Peabody journals has all the same elements that I've come to expect. A young lady for Amelia to be matchmaker for, a mystery to solve, Emerson to argue with, Ramses to be obnoxious, mysterious characters and a whole cast of people for Amelia to badger, bother and bewilder.
veronica4242's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
tsenko2's review against another edition
4.0
The books in this series have all been entertaining so far, but this was not my favorite installment.
laurenjodi's review against another edition
3.0
The Deeds of the Disturber
3.5 Stars
Amelia and her family return to England, where they learn of the mysterious death of a night watchman at the British Museum. When another man dies under suspicious circumstances, rumors abound concerning a mummy curse, and the Emersons find themselves wrangled into investigating.
Elizabeth Peters is a master of social satire with her tongue-in-cheek descriptions of British society and their sense of superiority. Nevertheless, this installment in the series has its problems.
To begin with, the mystery has potential as Amelia employs her detecting skills on British soil. However, the pacing is rather slow until the last few action-packed chapters (which earn the book an extra half-star), and the eventual explanation is convoluted and not altogether logical.
Moreover, Amelia can be exceedingly annoying at times, which is most apparent in her decided lack of communication with Emerson leading to completely unnecessary angst in their relationship. That said, there is some excellent character growth for them both as details of his past prior to his meeting Amelia come to light.
Ramses, as always, provides excellent comic relief and his antics are hilarious. In this regard, Amelia finally comes up to snuff and demonstrates an excellent understanding of her son's nature when.
While this installment is an improvement on the absurdity of the last, it still does not quite meet the expectations set by the first three books.
3.5 Stars
Amelia and her family return to England, where they learn of the mysterious death of a night watchman at the British Museum. When another man dies under suspicious circumstances, rumors abound concerning a mummy curse, and the Emersons find themselves wrangled into investigating.
Elizabeth Peters is a master of social satire with her tongue-in-cheek descriptions of British society and their sense of superiority. Nevertheless, this installment in the series has its problems.
To begin with, the mystery has potential as Amelia employs her detecting skills on British soil. However, the pacing is rather slow until the last few action-packed chapters (which earn the book an extra half-star), and the eventual explanation is convoluted and not altogether logical.
Moreover, Amelia can be exceedingly annoying at times, which is most apparent in her decided lack of communication with Emerson leading to completely unnecessary angst in their relationship. That said, there is some excellent character growth for them both as details of his past prior to his meeting Amelia come to light.
Ramses, as always, provides excellent comic relief and his antics are hilarious. In this regard, Amelia finally comes up to snuff and demonstrates an excellent understanding of her son's nature when
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her obnoxious nephew's manipulative bullying comes to lightWhile this installment is an improvement on the absurdity of the last, it still does not quite meet the expectations set by the first three books.
becksus's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
What can I say? I was yet again thoroughly entertained. The setting in London proved to be just as interesting as Egypt, and the possibility of Emerson and Peabody having anything but a perfect marriage added intensity. As always, Ramses provided more funny moments. My personal favorite was "I have some nitroglycerin"...
megancmahon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Probably one of my favourite Amelia Peabodys. The atmosphere that Peters brings to London - fog and dark nights, and Gothic manor houses - was just perfect for a fall read.
Also, Gargery.
Also, Gargery.
gooberdawn's review against another edition
5.0
The characters in Elizabeth Peters books are just wonderful. Each character has a tenacious and colorful personality which adds true vigor & vitality to each & every story by this author. LOVE THEM. If you like Indiana Jones, you will LOVE these books.