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megancmahon's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Spoilers!
The Vicky Bliss book where she and John finally overcome their fantastic, books-long aversion to love and finally admit their feelings for each other. I love the emotional arc in this.
John and Vicky might be my favourite romance couple of all time.
The Vicky Bliss book where she and John finally overcome their fantastic, books-long aversion to love and finally admit their feelings for each other. I love the emotional arc in this.
John and Vicky might be my favourite romance couple of all time.
brynebo's review against another edition
3.0
The last of three books borrowed from mom. Wow did I really underestimate how many books I would go through on vacation. Unfortunately, this one was only slightly less marginal than the other two. Again I did not have a connection with the series character, which does not inspire me to try again.
eserafina42's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. Fun, as all the Vicky Bliss books are, but definitely not the strongest in the series.
racheljoy7's review against another edition
4.0
I have to admit, for the first half of this book I had half a mind to just put it down and walk away from this series altogether. I should have known better, should have known that Peters would make things right. And she did, of course.
Another great story in the Vicky Bliss saga. Only one left to go, I do wonder where Peters will take us to in the end. What will happen to Vicky and John?
Another great story in the Vicky Bliss saga. Only one left to go, I do wonder where Peters will take us to in the end. What will happen to Vicky and John?
archvine18's review against another edition
4.0
Thought this book's another failure compared to Peabody's. Having a lover like John Smythe is cool!
sjgochenour's review against another edition
5.0
o Lord, I stayed up until 2 am finishing this audiobook!
The emotional arc between Vicky and John is resolved so satisfyingly it makes one almost cross-eyed with enjoyment.
The way that the colonial past and present of Egypt is dealt with wasn't too bad for 1994, but probably should be reconsidered in the current day. Faisal is a great character, but I think he's the only really well-rounded Egyptian person on the page; every other Egyptian is a bit part or a caricature in a book mostly populated by white Americans, British, and European tourists.
The emotional arc between Vicky and John is resolved so satisfyingly it makes one almost cross-eyed with enjoyment.
The way that the colonial past and present of Egypt is dealt with wasn't too bad for 1994, but probably should be reconsidered in the current day. Faisal is a great character, but I think he's the only really well-rounded Egyptian person on the page; every other Egyptian is a bit part or a caricature in a book mostly populated by white Americans, British, and European tourists.
mizwhatsit's review against another edition
4.0
this is one of those books that I read every time I need to feel better. it always does the trick.
nedge's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Too romantic for my tastes
jessalynn_librarian's review against another edition
3.0
I always felt like Elizabeth Peters was cheating with this one - taking Vicky Bliss to Egypt, the same location as the Amelia Peabody series. Of course, this leads to plenty of insider references to Amelia & Co., dramatic settings (and escapes), the required injuries to long-suffering John, and the usual madcap adventures and art-related crimes. Fun and entertaining, like the rest of the series. No need to read them in order - she always catches you up.