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roseleaf24's review
4.0
I particularly enjoyed this volume in the Amelia Peabody series. There was very little archaeology, but more consideration of the colonization issues and the artifact issues that are getting so much attention now. This was delightfully full of all the characters, with plenty of plot and action and growth. My only disappointment was how much Sennia disappeared as an older child.
carlacbarroso'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
4.0
spevensie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
carolalovesausten's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
agmaynard's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Always lovely to hear Barbara Rosenblat ! But reminded why I quit reading this series after the first several. Glad I picked the abridged version.
reemeyer's review against another edition
5.0
15th and favorite in the series, I think. The mystery kept me guessing, the stakes were very high, and the finally unmasked enemy fully surprised me (well...one of them.) I love these books and this family.
seshat59's review against another edition
3.0
Children of the Storm is, naturally, all about the children, particularly those of Ramses and David, who have emerged from the storm that was WWI.
The year is 1919, and the Great War is finally over. All three generations of Emersons are reunited finally when Walter and Evelyn as well as David, Lia, and their two children come out to spend the season with Emerson, Amelia, Ramses, Nefret, and their two year old twins. Sethos joins the family reunion as does, eventually, his prodigal daughter. Accidents occur, treasures go missing from the accumulated Gods Wives collection at Cyrus’s residence, but the threats are ineffectual and halfhearted at most. Ramses is kidnapped, given hallucinogenic drugs, and a woman garbed as the goddess Hathor attempts to seduce him. Was it real or an illusion? It certainly throws a wrench in his marriage, already shifting around the joy that is the addition of children.
With so many characters to manage, it’s difficult to give any sort of characterization to the lot of them. Lia especially has been a pretty flat character, but I did enjoy how David was the one to dispel a would-be riot. With the end of the War, nationalistic unease is growing and the Egyptians want self-determination.
I kind of feel that MPM really lost her thread for Nefret in general in all her later-written books, including the “fill in the gap” books. I loved Nefret in Ape especially, and while I certainly understand and empathize with how motherhood can dramatically transform one’s life and overwhelm all your sensibilities... Nefret has a great deal of help. In this book and even the previous book, Nefret’s primary agency is just worrying over Ramses. She’s lost some of her fiery spark, and again, that could be natural character evolution... But this is the Amelia P. Emerson series. Come on now.
Alas, the writing is a bit confusing several times throughout the book. Beyond some mild grammatical errors, there is a confusing scene where Ramses and Nefret remove one of their children. Somehow they both reappear in the scene and then Nefret is mentioned later to still be with Charla. Then Dolly had been riding a donkey and had his own special one... 50 pages later, he’s getting his first lesson and his special donkey. Ramses, David, Lia, and Nefret are planning a moonlit stroll tonight, morphs into tomorrow night.
But the concluding action is very fun, and I can’t really complain. 3-3.5 stars.
The year is 1919, and the Great War is finally over. All three generations of Emersons are reunited finally when Walter and Evelyn as well as David, Lia, and their two children come out to spend the season with Emerson, Amelia, Ramses, Nefret, and their two year old twins. Sethos joins the family reunion as does, eventually, his prodigal daughter. Accidents occur, treasures go missing from the accumulated Gods Wives collection at Cyrus’s residence, but the threats are ineffectual and halfhearted at most. Ramses is kidnapped, given hallucinogenic drugs, and a woman garbed as the goddess Hathor attempts to seduce him. Was it real or an illusion? It certainly throws a wrench in his marriage, already shifting around the joy that is the addition of children.
With so many characters to manage, it’s difficult to give any sort of characterization to the lot of them. Lia especially has been a pretty flat character, but I did enjoy how David was the one to dispel a would-be riot. With the end of the War, nationalistic unease is growing and the Egyptians want self-determination.
I kind of feel that MPM really lost her thread for Nefret in general in all her later-written books, including the “fill in the gap” books. I loved Nefret in Ape especially, and while I certainly understand and empathize with how motherhood can dramatically transform one’s life and overwhelm all your sensibilities... Nefret has a great deal of help. In this book and even the previous book, Nefret’s primary agency is just worrying over Ramses. She’s lost some of her fiery spark, and again, that could be natural character evolution... But this is the Amelia P. Emerson series. Come on now.
Alas, the writing is a bit confusing several times throughout the book. Beyond some mild grammatical errors, there is a confusing scene where Ramses and Nefret remove one of their children. Somehow they both reappear in the scene and then Nefret is mentioned later to still be with Charla. Then Dolly had been riding a donkey and had his own special one... 50 pages later, he’s getting his first lesson and his special donkey. Ramses, David, Lia, and Nefret are planning a moonlit stroll tonight, morphs into tomorrow night.
But the concluding action is very fun, and I can’t really complain. 3-3.5 stars.
megancmahon's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
This MAY be my favourite Amelia Peabody ever. There's lots of adventure, jealousy, archaeology, mystery, and Sethos. Ramses and Nefret still faces challenges in their relationship (it'd be boring if they didn't) in the form of Maryam, who I still don't like, but overcome them. And the TWINS. I love seeing awesome characters have kids.
holl3640's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
1outside's review against another edition
5.0
The whole band back together, and bigger than ever!
I really enjoyed this one a lot. Definitely one of the best in the book series.
A much needed relax amid dark hard days.
Too bad I'm nearing the end of the series...
I really enjoyed this one a lot. Definitely one of the best in the book series.
A much needed relax amid dark hard days.
Too bad I'm nearing the end of the series...