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jazin95's review
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This was an interesting book. Cabinets of curiosities with modern curiosities show the relevance of human interactions with space and time with tangible links to our exploration.
waiting4catbus's review against another edition
mysterious
4.0
Admittedly, I just went along for the ride of this odd little book and didn’t attempt the puzzle. All in all, a very enjoyable read.
jo_in_bookland's review against another edition
4.0
This was a charming little book featuring 10 intriguing stories, puzzles and artwork. Very enjoyable!
pussreboots's review against another edition
5.0
Last year I did a post of "fun facts" about author Nick Bantock. Writing the review inspired me to read all of his books I hadn't yet read. One of those was The Egyptian Jukebox: A Conundrum.
The jukebox in question is a ten drawer puzzle found under mysterious circumstances. The author explains in a serious of one page stories his take on the drawers and how the search for clues affected his life. I think here "juke" refers to its wickedness, rather than it being a coin operated music box.
Did I solve the mystery? No. I tried some but I frankly don't have much patient for this pictorial mystery books. Since I was borrowing the book from the library I also felt rushed to return it.
I did however love looking at the different drawer photographs and seeing what they contained. I like his collage artwork even if I don't fully understand it.
The jukebox in question is a ten drawer puzzle found under mysterious circumstances. The author explains in a serious of one page stories his take on the drawers and how the search for clues affected his life. I think here "juke" refers to its wickedness, rather than it being a coin operated music box.
Did I solve the mystery? No. I tried some but I frankly don't have much patient for this pictorial mystery books. Since I was borrowing the book from the library I also felt rushed to return it.
I did however love looking at the different drawer photographs and seeing what they contained. I like his collage artwork even if I don't fully understand it.
jo_in_bookland's review
4.0
This was a charming little book featuring 10 intriguing stories, puzzles and artwork. Very enjoyable!
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