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kccrewdson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rach's review against another edition
5.0
Despite the fact that I read this book several years ago, I had forgotten enough about it that I was surprised and delighted by the twist at the end. I certainly didn't see the Cyrus part coming, and I sat bolt upright and gasped when I read it. When a ending is so shocking that you want to go back and reread parts of the book, it can only mean one thing: it was well done!
For much of this book, I felt frustrated along with Amelia that Emerson wouldn't remember her or their history together, but I loved seeing her determination to make him remember eventually, and her complete commitment to him is touching. Bertha was annoying, but mostly because I couldn't figure her out. I loved the letters from Ramses - he's such a funny kid, and it sounds like they had quite the adventures back at home this season as well.
Overall, quite an enjoyable read. Now on to the next! :)
For much of this book, I felt frustrated along with Amelia that Emerson wouldn't remember her or their history together, but I loved seeing her determination to make him remember eventually, and her complete commitment to him is touching. Bertha was annoying, but mostly because I couldn't figure her out. I loved the letters from Ramses - he's such a funny kid, and it sounds like they had quite the adventures back at home this season as well.
Overall, quite an enjoyable read. Now on to the next! :)
melbsreads's review against another edition
4.0
This is one of the few books in this series that I actually own, and therefore is one of the few books in the series where I was like "Hmmmmm, this plot line rings a bell. SOMEONE ISN'T WHO THEY SAY THEY ARE." But that was literally all I could remember. I managed to convince myself a few times that I knew what was going on, but it still kept me guessing until (almost) the end.
There's plenty of chuckle-worthy moments along the way, especially where Ramses' letters are concerned, and it was fun to have the characters return to the place where everything started, however many books ago.
There's plenty of chuckle-worthy moments along the way, especially where Ramses' letters are concerned, and it was fun to have the characters return to the place where everything started, however many books ago.
reemeyer's review against another edition
5.0
Back in the area of Egypt where they met and fell in love, Amelia and Emerson are separated, and when Amelia finds Emerson, the last thing he remembers is the time just before they met.
Well, this is my favorite Amelia Peabody so far. I was on pins and needles waiting to see if Emerson would remember or fall in love with his Peabody again, and discover what role the Master Criminal played in this mystery.
Well, this is my favorite Amelia Peabody so far. I was on pins and needles waiting to see if Emerson would remember or fall in love with his Peabody again, and discover what role the Master Criminal played in this mystery.
hollie313's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
ashawp's review against another edition
3.0
There's nothing new here, but I got a lot of appreciative laughs out of the familiarity.
krisrid's review against another edition
5.0
I never get tired of the Peabody-Emerson family and their hilariously exciting [if somewhat implausible in the real world] adventures and intrigues.
In this outing, having safely returned from the lost city from the previous book, bringing back with them young Nefret, who ultimately becomes the newest permanent addition to their family, Amelia and Emerson leave both Ramses and Nefret at home in England, while they head back to Egypt for the excavation season. Of course, as is always the case with the Emersons, things do not go smoothly.
Once in Egypt, attempts are made on both Amelia's and Emerson's persons, and it soon becomes apparent that someone is determined to learn the location of the fabulous lost city that only Amelia and Emerson have knowledge of and has no qualms about how he get it! Mystery, mayhem and drama ensue!
Eventually Emerson is abducted and Amelia along with old friend Cyrus Vandergeldt work tirelessly to locate and rescue him, which they do - in a very funny, Elizabeth Peter classic scene where Amelia batters her way fearlessly into the cell where Emerson is being held. Unfortunately, once safe it becomes apparent that Emerson, due to a knock on the head, has no memory of Amelia, his marriage of 13 years, or his son Ramses. In fact he remembers nothing past the point where he met Amelia, and thinks himself a young single archeologist. His personality, however is unchanged.
Amelia must wait patiently and hope for Emerson to get his memory back, while continuing to hold off those unknown persons who are determined to get their hands on the location of the lost city.
This book, like all the others in the Amelia Peabody series, is full of rollicking, funny, clever plot twists and turns, along with the fabulous conversational interplay between Peabody and Emerson, augmented in this book by the fact that Emerson doesn't remember her, and recalling the verbal sparring between them in the very first book where they met. I loved it.
There is also some development in this book of a interplay between Ramses and Nefret [which the reader gets from letters sent by the incorrigible Ramses to his parents, begging to come and join them in Egypt to "help" them with the events unfolding, which of course terrifies Amelia]. I expect something to come from this in future books in the series, which I look very forward to reading!
In this outing, having safely returned from the lost city from the previous book, bringing back with them young Nefret, who ultimately becomes the newest permanent addition to their family, Amelia and Emerson leave both Ramses and Nefret at home in England, while they head back to Egypt for the excavation season. Of course, as is always the case with the Emersons, things do not go smoothly.
Once in Egypt, attempts are made on both Amelia's and Emerson's persons, and it soon becomes apparent that someone is determined to learn the location of the fabulous lost city that only Amelia and Emerson have knowledge of and has no qualms about how he get it! Mystery, mayhem and drama ensue!
Eventually Emerson is abducted and Amelia along with old friend Cyrus Vandergeldt work tirelessly to locate and rescue him, which they do - in a very funny, Elizabeth Peter classic scene where Amelia batters her way fearlessly into the cell where Emerson is being held. Unfortunately, once safe it becomes apparent that Emerson, due to a knock on the head, has no memory of Amelia, his marriage of 13 years, or his son Ramses. In fact he remembers nothing past the point where he met Amelia, and thinks himself a young single archeologist. His personality, however is unchanged.
Amelia must wait patiently and hope for Emerson to get his memory back, while continuing to hold off those unknown persons who are determined to get their hands on the location of the lost city.
This book, like all the others in the Amelia Peabody series, is full of rollicking, funny, clever plot twists and turns, along with the fabulous conversational interplay between Peabody and Emerson, augmented in this book by the fact that Emerson doesn't remember her, and recalling the verbal sparring between them in the very first book where they met. I loved it.
There is also some development in this book of a interplay between Ramses and Nefret [which the reader gets from letters sent by the incorrigible Ramses to his parents, begging to come and join them in Egypt to "help" them with the events unfolding, which of course terrifies Amelia]. I expect something to come from this in future books in the series, which I look very forward to reading!
angeliariveira's review against another edition
5.0
I was getting a little annoyed with Amelia in the previous books, but I actually enjoyed her again in this one. I related to some of her feelings and it made me feel some sympathy for her that I didn't feel in the previous books. I'm looking forward to the next and I want to see more of Sethos.
aeder's review against another edition
5.0
The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog, is a book that renews the relationship of the main characters Emerson and Amelia in unexpected ways when a rut in their married life forms. The adventures don't stop with the rut, but twist and turns to unravel their further adventures!
It had been a while since I read this book in the Amelia Peabody series. I did remember a majorplot point, but had surprises at the end!
It had been a while since I read this book in the Amelia Peabody series. I did remember a majorplot point, but had surprises at the end!