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red29's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
reneesmith's review against another edition
5.0
Amelia's adventures are the perfect diversion at the end of a hectic day in the classroom!
duygusu's review against another edition
2.0
Come on. Did you really need to drag on and on and on? While I did enjoy the writing style and knowledge it imparted, I wanted to take a red pen and make it more concise.
lsparrow's review against another edition
3.0
I like Amelia and this was a different take although not my favorite of this series.
hildematildez's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
sad
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
becca_todaro's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lee25's review against another edition
3.0
Another entertaining Amelia Peabody tale. I enjoyed [b:The Last Camel Died at Noon|66528|The Last Camel Died at Noon (Amelia Peabody, #6)|Elizabeth Peters|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1297727723l/66528._SX50_.jpg|2501349] much more than the Deeds of the Disturber - Emerson and Peabody are much more fun when in the Middle-East.
[b:The Last Camel Died at Noon|66528|The Last Camel Died at Noon (Amelia Peabody, #6)|Elizabeth Peters|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1297727723l/66528._SX50_.jpg|2501349] introduces some new and interesting characters, including one who might just be able to give Ramses a run for his money. On to [b:The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog|157857|The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog (Amelia Peabody, #7)|Elizabeth Peters|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327281210l/157857._SY75_.jpg|902139].
[b:The Last Camel Died at Noon|66528|The Last Camel Died at Noon (Amelia Peabody, #6)|Elizabeth Peters|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1297727723l/66528._SX50_.jpg|2501349] introduces some new and interesting characters, including one who might just be able to give Ramses a run for his money. On to [b:The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog|157857|The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog (Amelia Peabody, #7)|Elizabeth Peters|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327281210l/157857._SY75_.jpg|902139].
judelon's review against another edition
5.0
This is an old favorite. Several of the Amelia Peabodys were available for free on Audible, and I've really missed them. Elizabeth Peters was funny and educational, and Barbara Rosenblat is the absolute best narrator around.
jonathanpalfrey's review against another edition
3.0
This is the Elizabeth Peters tribute to H. Rider Haggard. She's chosen to do what Arthur Ransome did a few times: to take her familiar set of characters and put them into a fantasy situation, for fun and variety.
It's a relatively mild fantasy, there's nothing supernatural about it, but she allows the Emerson family to be led into a mad quest for long-missing persons in the desert, where they almost die of thirst before finding themselves captives of a lost ancient civilization hidden in obscure African mountains.
There is conflict between rival factions of the lost civilization, and much intrigue and peril ensues before they eventually escape.
Looking at some other reviews of this book, I notice that some people seem to have picked it up without having read any of the others. Folks, if you're going to read a series of books, it's advisable to start at the beginning!
I would also comment that this whole series of books is not supposed to be taken seriously. Least of all this one.
I can't say it's one of my favourite books, but it's quite fun, and it introduces a new regular character to the series, of whom more will be heard later.
It's a relatively mild fantasy, there's nothing supernatural about it, but she allows the Emerson family to be led into a mad quest for long-missing persons in the desert, where they almost die of thirst before finding themselves captives of a lost ancient civilization hidden in obscure African mountains.
There is conflict between rival factions of the lost civilization, and much intrigue and peril ensues before they eventually escape.
Looking at some other reviews of this book, I notice that some people seem to have picked it up without having read any of the others. Folks, if you're going to read a series of books, it's advisable to start at the beginning!
I would also comment that this whole series of books is not supposed to be taken seriously. Least of all this one.
I can't say it's one of my favourite books, but it's quite fun, and it introduces a new regular character to the series, of whom more will be heard later.
hdechamp's review against another edition
5.0
So far this was my favorite Peabody mystery because it held much more mystery of a historical kind, included deception that wasn't too predictable, and was still touching.