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colls's review against another edition
4.0
I often think I laugh in unintended places, but these books amuse me. Amelia Peabody would probably annoy me if I ever met her in real life, but as a fictional character she'd delightful.
abby_bartlett05's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
msjoanna's review against another edition
3.0
I read a bunch of these cozy mysteries when I was a kid. For a reading challenge, I needed something published in 1991 and, for my commute, I needed that book to be available on audio from my library. I spotted this and thought it might be fun to revisit this series. The narrator did a great job with the book and made this a fun and easy listen. I had completely forgotten (or maybe didn't notice) just how much sex there is here. None of it is explicit -- it's all innuendo and side comment -- but much more going on between Amelia and Emerson than I picked up on as a young reader.
In any event, this is an adventure story set in Egypt. The plot is rather fanciful and far-fetched, but does involve discovery of a lost city where people are still living (somewhat) as they did in ancient Egypt. Overall, the plot carries the story forward, but the heart of the book is reading the interactions between the characters and the amusement to be had from watching these proper British archaeologists blunder about.
In any event, this is an adventure story set in Egypt. The plot is rather fanciful and far-fetched, but does involve discovery of a lost city where people are still living (somewhat) as they did in ancient Egypt. Overall, the plot carries the story forward, but the heart of the book is reading the interactions between the characters and the amusement to be had from watching these proper British archaeologists blunder about.
lberestecki's review against another edition
3.0
I love this series, but this book was just okay. It felt more like an adventure novel than a mystery, and I never really got into the story. I was excited to see Nefret though, because I've read some of the later books in the series and have been looking forward to her first appearance.
I also felt like this book had a slightly more "us vs them" feel than most of these books, and some of the comments about the natives bothered me a bit.
I also felt like this book had a slightly more "us vs them" feel than most of these books, and some of the comments about the natives bothered me a bit.
whatandreawrote's review against another edition
3.0
Lots of fun! I have never read H. Rider Haggard but I have always enjoyed the sort of Indiana Jones / Uncharted takes on lost kingdoms. Never a dull moment in this book, and an extremely satisfying ending.
evieintheshire'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
redhairedashreads's review against another edition
3.0
Series: Amelia Peabody #6
Rating: 3 stars - I liked it
Amelia and Emerson set off for a new archeological dig, this time in Sudan. They are unwillingly drawn into the search for an explorer and his young bride who went missing twelve years ago. This leads to a very dangerous journey through the desert that leads to them being taken prisoner.
When I picked this up, I wasn’t expecting an adventure through the Sudan for Amelia, Emerson, and Ramses. This started as a normal excavation for them but they quickly found themselves roped into a potential rescue mission for a missing explorer that Emerson once knew. As usual, I enjoyed Amelia and Emerson’s relationship a lot. They definitely showed the strength of their bond in this one because they could easily predict each other's feelings and actions. Ramses has also become a better character, but I was glad with the smaller page time for him.
This was definitely an interesting story. I enjoyed the treacherous journey through the desert and how it led to them being prisoners. They definitely had a few close calls in this one. The hidden civilization was fascinating and also terrible at their treatment of non-royalty. I did find Amelia’s white savior complex to be very extreme with this group of people.
This was a solid Amelia Peabody story. I enjoyed listening to this story but the audio quality wasn’t the best at times. This is definitely an older audio recording. There was static, cracking, and fluctuations in the audio throughout this, but not so bad as to where it prevented me from enjoying the story.
Trigger Warnings: extreme dehydration, white savior complex, animal deaths, violence, murder
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Rating: 3 stars - I liked it
Amelia and Emerson set off for a new archeological dig, this time in Sudan. They are unwillingly drawn into the search for an explorer and his young bride who went missing twelve years ago. This leads to a very dangerous journey through the desert that leads to them being taken prisoner.
When I picked this up, I wasn’t expecting an adventure through the Sudan for Amelia, Emerson, and Ramses. This started as a normal excavation for them but they quickly found themselves roped into a potential rescue mission for a missing explorer that Emerson once knew. As usual, I enjoyed Amelia and Emerson’s relationship a lot. They definitely showed the strength of their bond in this one because they could easily predict each other's feelings and actions. Ramses has also become a better character, but I was glad with the smaller page time for him.
This was definitely an interesting story. I enjoyed the treacherous journey through the desert and how it led to them being prisoners. They definitely had a few close calls in this one. The hidden civilization was fascinating and also terrible at their treatment of non-royalty. I did find Amelia’s white savior complex to be very extreme with this group of people.
This was a solid Amelia Peabody story. I enjoyed listening to this story but the audio quality wasn’t the best at times. This is definitely an older audio recording. There was static, cracking, and fluctuations in the audio throughout this, but not so bad as to where it prevented me from enjoying the story.
Trigger Warnings: extreme dehydration, white savior complex, animal deaths, violence, murder
You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
emzee93's review against another edition
4.5
Other than the first book, this has probably been one of my favorites in the series!!
traceymlee's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
duchessofreadin's review against another edition
5.0
Delicious desert mystery The Emerson's are off on another adventure, and this one is bound to leave you begging for more! Don't be deceived into thinking this one will not be as grand as the others. While we are not spending much of our time in Egypt, there is quite a bit that this book has to offer. Grab your book, a great beverage, and spend the day on the couch reading.
As they travel for their yearly digging expedition, they are bothered by the events that happened before they left England. Having a map brought to them, with the claim that their might be to British subjects still alive and held captive in distant land, there are questions that they have asked, but with no clear answers. As they begin to dig, they are beset by the nephew of the gentleman that visited them, who is determined to find and bring his parents back to England, if they are still alive. But when he vanishes into the desert, the Emerson's are forced to go after him and try and bring him back alive. Instead they are deserted by their servants, and as their camels die, they are left to face certain death in the desert. When Kemit, their last remaining loyal servant disappears, they are almost sure they will die quickly. But they are saved when he returns with men to help bring them back to a safe haven (or so it seems) and nursed back to health. In the days that follow, they understand that there is a struggle for power, and Kemit is really a prince. As they try to avoid intrigue and stay alive, it is hard to know who to trust and who to be wary of. Kemit, who is really Tarek, (name shortened and used as it is in the book), is being hunted by his brother who wants the crown for himself. As events unfold and the Emerson's are sure that they will be put to death, they are determined to help their friend Tarek as much as they can. But as always with the Emerson's, there are so many surprises and hilarious scenes that are bound to keep you begging for more, and crying when the book is finished.
I cannot recommend these books enough! They are some of the best that I have come across, and the character definition is something that is lost on many today. You will become intertwined into the lives of the Emerson family, and miss them as soon as you turn the last page.
As they travel for their yearly digging expedition, they are bothered by the events that happened before they left England. Having a map brought to them, with the claim that their might be to British subjects still alive and held captive in distant land, there are questions that they have asked, but with no clear answers. As they begin to dig, they are beset by the nephew of the gentleman that visited them, who is determined to find and bring his parents back to England, if they are still alive. But when he vanishes into the desert, the Emerson's are forced to go after him and try and bring him back alive. Instead they are deserted by their servants, and as their camels die, they are left to face certain death in the desert. When Kemit, their last remaining loyal servant disappears, they are almost sure they will die quickly. But they are saved when he returns with men to help bring them back to a safe haven (or so it seems) and nursed back to health. In the days that follow, they understand that there is a struggle for power, and Kemit is really a prince. As they try to avoid intrigue and stay alive, it is hard to know who to trust and who to be wary of. Kemit, who is really Tarek, (name shortened and used as it is in the book), is being hunted by his brother who wants the crown for himself. As events unfold and the Emerson's are sure that they will be put to death, they are determined to help their friend Tarek as much as they can. But as always with the Emerson's, there are so many surprises and hilarious scenes that are bound to keep you begging for more, and crying when the book is finished.
I cannot recommend these books enough! They are some of the best that I have come across, and the character definition is something that is lost on many today. You will become intertwined into the lives of the Emerson family, and miss them as soon as you turn the last page.