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bargainsleuth's review against another edition
5.0
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Amelia Peabody Emerson and her husband are back in their third mystery, The Mummy Case. This time their young son, Ramses, joins them. You’re either going to love or hate the precocious lad, for he is way too smart for his age and has a tendency to get into things he shouldn’t be getting into. I have to admit when I first listened to this book years ago, I hated young Ramses, but now that I’ve been a mother with a demon toddler of my own, I can completely relate.
Amelia Peabody Emerson and her husband are back in their third mystery, The Mummy Case. This time their young son, Ramses, joins them. You’re either going to love or hate the precocious lad, for he is way too smart for his age and has a tendency to get into things he shouldn’t be getting into. I have to admit when I first listened to this book years ago, I hated young Ramses, but now that I’ve been a mother with a demon toddler of my own, I can completely relate.
book_concierge's review against another edition
3.0
Digital audio narrated by Susan O’Malley
3***
Book three in the popular Amelia Peabody cozy mystery series. Amelia and her handsome husband, Radcliffe Emerson, want permission to dig in a specific area for a long-lost pharaoh’s tomb. But the authorities were not pleased with Emerson’s past behavior and give him a site far from the desired pyramids of Dahshoor. They bring along their incredibly precocious son, Ramses, who wants a dig of his own. Ooh, isn’t he cute!
I’m beginning to really enjoy the complete send-up of so many explorer stories of the past. Amelia does not suffer fools gladly; she’s intelligent and resourceful and has a sharp tongue. Emerson is oh, so “veddy British” in his sensibilities and mannerisms, while Amelia is sometimes far more adaptable to the “less civilized” conditions they find themselves in. They make a good team.
But when it comes to their son … Amelia seems a bit perplexed by Ramses’s talent at getting completely filthy the moment she turns her back – whether he’s covered in jam or the mud of a dig. But Emerson is unexpectedly besotted with the boy. I love how Peters describes their household. For example:
At the age of three Ramses had informed us that he did not need a nanny and would not have one. Emerson agreed with him. I did not agree with him. He needed something – a stout healthy woman who had trained as a prison wardress, perhaps – but it had become more and more difficult to find nannies for Ramses. Presumably the word had spread. .
Susan O’Malley does a fine job narrating the audiobooks. She IS Amelia. I can’t imagine anyone else doing a better job.
3***
Book three in the popular Amelia Peabody cozy mystery series. Amelia and her handsome husband, Radcliffe Emerson, want permission to dig in a specific area for a long-lost pharaoh’s tomb. But the authorities were not pleased with Emerson’s past behavior and give him a site far from the desired pyramids of Dahshoor. They bring along their incredibly precocious son, Ramses, who wants a dig of his own. Ooh, isn’t he cute!
I’m beginning to really enjoy the complete send-up of so many explorer stories of the past. Amelia does not suffer fools gladly; she’s intelligent and resourceful and has a sharp tongue. Emerson is oh, so “veddy British” in his sensibilities and mannerisms, while Amelia is sometimes far more adaptable to the “less civilized” conditions they find themselves in. They make a good team.
But when it comes to their son … Amelia seems a bit perplexed by Ramses’s talent at getting completely filthy the moment she turns her back – whether he’s covered in jam or the mud of a dig. But Emerson is unexpectedly besotted with the boy. I love how Peters describes their household. For example:
At the age of three Ramses had informed us that he did not need a nanny and would not have one. Emerson agreed with him. I did not agree with him. He needed something – a stout healthy woman who had trained as a prison wardress, perhaps – but it had become more and more difficult to find nannies for Ramses. Presumably the word had spread. .
Susan O’Malley does a fine job narrating the audiobooks. She IS Amelia. I can’t imagine anyone else doing a better job.
le_corbeau_romantique's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series- the world, the characters. This is probably as close to Egypt I will ever get, but it's amazing. Always fun to go back! The audio book was very entertaining!
laure_anne's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
roseleaf24's review against another edition
4.0
Back to the lightness and humor of the first book, and the fullness of character that makes Amelia's dry personality lovable instead of cold, like the second book. I really enjoyed this story, but the attacks on religion from those who were not even willing to understand the vast differences between groups was extremely frustrating. I'm going to start writing a book explaining why all hockey players are the same and their fans are idiots for thinking otherwise.
mollie17smith's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sparksofember's review
3.0
This was the most exciting Amelia Peabody adventure yet - though it took a long while to get there. But it also was too negative toward religion which made me conflicted. The snide snickering over the gnostic gospel ruined the book for me. I also am still fairly confused about a couple of things. I also thought Amelia was an idiot to not check up on Ramses - he was very obviously hiding things. Trust but Verify, please!