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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
Thriller, I suppose. It was a Nook freebie and i didnt have anything else to read. Set primarily in Egypt and Jerusalem it follows police investigations into two related Egyptian murders but other bodies fall by the wayside as we go along. It involves the present day search for a sacred Jewish treasure which had been entrusted to a young man and his sons and his sons as infinitum by the high priest at the fall of the Temple in AD 70. Several different takes on Israeli Palestinian conflicts are woven into the story. Involves academic, journalistic, Israeli police and Egyptian police investigations. Meh.
If you're looking for some thing like da Vinci code, read this book. I picked up this book because I thought it would tickle my fancy with Egyptian history when it actually had to do more with Jewish heritage. The story kept me mostly interested without feeling formulistic. Having the story told from so many perspectives grew a little unwieldy but I think the author did a bang-on job with the three main characters. This mystery-thriller type didn't quite excite my soul but it did did have plenty of brushes of inspiration.
A good friend recently told me he doesn’t like movies that sell themselves by comparing to other more successful movies. Probably applies to books as well. This book styles itself as a thriller in the vein of the DaVinci Code (which I didn’t like) but somehow better. Perhaps it is better, but I’ll never know. The writing is pedantic and the story does not engage me. DNF.
A really great book that reads like an Indiana Jones/thriller combination. Archeology, police work, Palestine, Israel, and a Holy Jewish artifact...very good.
The overall impression of the novel was like putting back a beautifully intricate jigsaw puzzle.
The book doesn't really have to coax me into liking it because I am already in love with 50% of it - Egypt, history, culture, food, etc. The Holocaust, Nazi, Israel and West Bank are bonus.
The pace is slow in momentum, giving background for tempestuous events. The writer doesn't just did his research but lived, dwell and in fact convinced me that he had been to this places and saw everything. The little things, subtle hints are well played.
I'm a fan.
The book doesn't really have to coax me into liking it because I am already in love with 50% of it - Egypt, history, culture, food, etc. The Holocaust, Nazi, Israel and West Bank are bonus.
The pace is slow in momentum, giving background for tempestuous events. The writer doesn't just did his research but lived, dwell and in fact convinced me that he had been to this places and saw everything. The little things, subtle hints are well played.
I'm a fan.
Great book. Other reviews said it was like The DaVinci Code and it was in the same vein but I felt more thrilling. The end was a surprise and there were convincing twists regarding certain characters. Could have done without some of the foul language but then again one cannot censor anothers view. Would highly recommend it.
Awalnya mengerikan dan menyakitkan.
Kemudian mendebarkan.
Lalu menyedihkan.
Berakhir dengan mengharukan, membahagiakan dan memberikan harapan.
Kemudian mendebarkan.
Lalu menyedihkan.
Berakhir dengan mengharukan, membahagiakan dan memberikan harapan.
Above average writing. Did not see the ending coming with the journalist - almost out of left field. Suprised at the lack of "supernatural" elements, since most other books with this subject have them or hint at them. Nice change for once! Took a long time to come together, but a good read overall.