Reviews

Lion in the Valley by Elizabeth Peters

roseleaf24's review against another edition

3.0

I don't know if it's a certain lack of polish, or what exactly, but it is difficult for me to read large print editions, which is the way I read this. This particular volume is difficult to track down around here, and the large print copy was on the shelf. It's also been quite the week, and I'm still coming out of a Harry Potter hangover.
So all of that comes into play, but this one just didn't grab me. Good story, charming characters, some interesting turns of events, but overall not outstanding.

mollie17smith'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? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

sparksofember's review against another edition

3.0

I'm starting to wonder if the entire series was written by one person or if they switched to a ghost writer at some point in this series.

The Egyptology in this book was almost nonexistent. And coy innuendo a constant focus instead. Seriously - if Ahmed and his men can go the summer without their wives, I think Emerson can survive without dragging Amelia off to a tent with thinly veiled excuses or grabbing her behind locked doors with police freaking out on the other side. Amelia Peabody has always been a bit tongue-in-cheek and amusing with her mannerisms but this time she was just outright self-absorbed and very dumb. I found myself rooting for Ramses and wanting a series starring him instead of his idiotic mother who is coming off exceedingly jealous of her own child.

wordly_and_toggs's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

lsparrow's review against another edition

3.0

I love this character - not the best of the series but still love the mystery, the characters and the Egyptology.

romanici's review against another edition

5.0

Audiobook. Narrator is PERFECTION. Love this series - the characters are a slight to listen to.

hildematildez's review against another edition

adventurous funny

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

lee25's review against another edition

4.0

I honestly wasn't expecting too much from the Amelia Peabody series - just something light between a couple of darker books - but instead of being "filler" stories, they have got me hooked.
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gia's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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? Yes

5.0

jamibuch's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0