Reviews

Return of the Mummy by R.L. Stine

jamietherebelliousreader's review against another edition

3.0

3 stars. This book stumbles around a bit until finally finding its footing at the halfway mark. Also, it was a bit too similar to the other Mummy book from earlier in this series. I get it follows the same characters but it could’ve been a bit more distinctive. Other than that this was fun. The ending was super abrupt and weird though but I do like Gabe and his tomb adventures with his family.

atlantic_reader_wannabe's review against another edition

4.0

Let me start by saying I like books involving Egypt, generally. I really enjoy learning about that country, and, while this book is fiction, I did like that it was set in Egypt. That being said, I enjoyed reading the book. It was a good reading experience.

fanboyriot's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

I fell like I've already read this.  It was okay, but I'm not really found of the characters, they weren't as annoying as some of the other books.  I just didn't care about them tbh.  The setting was kinda nice though, very dramatic too.

samuele's review against another edition

3.0

Le prime 100 pagine del libro servono solo a preparare quello che succede nelle restanti 40… cosa apparentemente normale se non per il fatto che tutta la prima parte da l’impressione di essere diluita e non molto interessante (almeno a volte), pur rimanendo piacevole.

Insomma, una lettura carina seppur non senza difetti.

3.0

alexchandler's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

housedesignerking's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I was fairly certain, while reading this, that Stine did not write this. I've read over 40 of his books, so I kinda have an idea of his writing style. This didn't match it very much. For one thing, there are exclamation points placed pretentiously. Stine had done that occasionally, but not this way. Also, the way the chapters end did not seem to have the Stine signature, either. Sure, Stine did release some books that I've given bad ratings to, but most of them didn't have too many of the "it's this! Nope, oh, my God! It's that! No, wait. It turned out to be nothing," type of reveals. I was gonna look it up, but I didn't need to. On the title page, it says this was adapted by Francine Hughes. I didn't need to be psychic to know this was not written by Stine.

This is a novelization of the episode called, "Return Of The Mummy." I have the complete series, and there is unfortunately no episode based on the original, "The Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb." The episode has tidbits from the original since the writers of the show skipped over it. Speaking of skipping over something, I've already stated what I think about pictures in the middle of novelizations, so I'm gonna skip adding it.

This episode, and it's novelization, are completely different (as are a lot of the episodes) than it's reason for being. The live-action episode was a little disappointing to say the least. Mostly because the producers chose to, as I said above, skip the first book. I may read more of these because this novelization gets about the same rating as the episode.

3/5.

kimberlyjerger's review against another edition

3.0

*3

readasadoornail's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

2.5

I was grateful for the recap of the first Mummy installment. Sari and Uncle Ben are as annoying as ever, and so is Gabe. No character growth whatsoever, not sure if that’s just me expecting a lot from a kid’s series. The jokes/pranks are so repetitive and obnoxious. Honestly, anyone who desecrates an ancient tomb deserves what they get. They didn’t learn from the first time? Only giving it a 2.5 because of the atmosphere. I’ve said time and time again in my Goosebumps reviews but Stine is top notch at creating an eerie atmosphere. 

housedesignerking's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 The first book, 'The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb ,' got a 5 star rating from me, and so does this one. Stine returned to Gabe's story with Sari (his cousin) and his Uncle Ben. This story introduced two new characters, Nila, and Ben's partner, Dr. Fielding. I do not remember Fielding being in the first book.

In this one, Gabe flies in from Michigan, US the following summer to spend time with his Uncle Ben and cousin Sari. His uncle is on the verge of a major discovery inside one of the tombs they've just discovered. A discovery that could make him famous. However, his partner does not wish him to open tve tomb because of a superstition; that if the tomb is opened and the words on the door recited, Prince Kor-Ru may rise up and seek revenge.

A really great sequel. Although, I wonder if there will be another sequel after what happens at the very end of the book.

fantasticmrethan's review against another edition

3.0

Not as great as part 1. The cousin duo were still good but this one didn’t feel as organic as the first.