Reviews

Seeing a Large Cat by Elizabeth Peters

ellelainey's review against another edition

4.0

I loved the inclusion of Ramses' manuscript in this book. I think his point of view is so important and really helps a lot when you go on to read the rest of the series. He's always been a favourite character of mind and I love that he and David are the best of friends. I think their relationship is very indicative of how well raised Ramses was by his parents and explores his continued growth through the next few stories. I love that in some ways, Ramses and David are brothers, and in others they're secret rivals.

Cyrus is brilliant as ever. He's a great character and adds so much to the dynamic of the stories, especially when he and Amelia put their heads together.

As always, I love any and every Amelia Peabody book I read...I definitely recommend them.

megancmahon's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

Another fabulous Peabody - and this one is one of the darkest. I do love seeing Ramses and David grown up, though  - it adds such an interesting dynamic to everyone's relationships!

gooberdawn's review against another edition

5.0

The characters in Elizabeth Peters books are just wonderful. Each character has a tenacious and colorful personality which adds true vigor & vitality to each & every story by this author. LOVE THEM. If you like Indiana Jones, you will LOVE these books.

trudecal's review against another edition

5.0

Listening to this as an audiobook made it even better! Barbara Rosenblat is perfect as Amelia.

author_d_r_oestreicher's review against another edition

3.0

Seeing a Large Cat (#9) is a mystery set in 1903 Egypt. The mystery involves an undiscovered burial chamber which contains a mummy who turns out to be Colonel Bellingham’s missing wife—presumed to be murdered by the man who kidnapped her, Dutton Scudder. The mystery is a small part of the story which centers on the assorted romances. The author has a Ph.D. in Egyptian Archeology and it shows.

A historical romance set in 1903 Egypt with a murder.

For my expanded notes: https://1book42day.blogspot.com/2020/08/seeing-large-cat-by-elizabeth-peters.html
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ewil6681's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

emlen's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

redhairedashreads's review

3.0

3 stars - I liked it

Amelia and the family are back in Egypt preparing to tackle a new archaeological dig in the Valley of the Kings. Unfortunately, the tomb they find is not of an ancient Egyptian but a murdered woman who’s murderer seems to be back. 

The more I read of this series, the more I fell in love with Amelia and Emerson. They are a wonderful couple who have a true partnership that works beautifully for work and family. I absolutely love when we see Emerson voice his feelings for Amelia, especially after a dangerous situation. It makes me fall in love with this loud and steadfast man even more. 

“By the by Peabody… You are the light of my life and the joy of my existence.”

While these adventures are told from Amelia’s journals, in this one we start to see sections take from Ramses paper’s to include his side of the events. While I didn’t like Ramses for a while, now that he is 16 years old and almost an adult, I am actually enjoying his side of things. He is much like his parents and I am enjoying watching him start his future. Nefret has also become an interesting character who I no longer hate. She is like a second Amelia but more adventurous at times. I am looking forward to more Ramses, David, and Nefret escapades now.

The mystery in this one was the death of an English woman who had been hidden in a tomb. Like all the mysteries in this series, it was an enjoyable adventure that had some surprising times. I wasn’t expecting a Spiritualist or séance scene, especially with how Emerson acts towards those things. I had figured out who the villain was before it was revealed but it was still an enjoyable mystery. 

Overall, this was fun and I continue to really enjoy Amelia and Emerson’s adventures in Egypt. I look forward to listening to the next one, especially since Barbara Rosenblat does a great job narrating this series. 

Trigger warnings: death of a pet; slavery referenced; death of spouse; gun violence and wounds; cave in; body injuries and wounds 

issyjanejane's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

sarahspace's review against another edition

3.0

This is the one with that stupid Dolly Bellingham. Ramses is 18.