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3.09 AVERAGE
3.09 AVERAGE
To be fair, I am not a Patterson fan, but I am intrigued by this concept. But I think too much poetic license was taken to still allow this to be considered a NF title. I did not understand the chapters of him stroking his own ego and how they really related to what his "story" was about. I was not impressed by his research nor was I impressed with his writing.
Also, call me a prude all you want, but the sensual prelude to the (off page) sex scene between a 12 year old and a 14 year old was not anything I wanted to read about.
Also, call me a prude all you want, but the sensual prelude to the (off page) sex scene between a 12 year old and a 14 year old was not anything I wanted to read about.
mysterious
medium-paced
Writing was weaker than expected. Characters poorly developed. Did not enjoy the chapters from Patterson’s POV—did not flow with the rest of the book.
Three stories wrapped into one. One story takes place during the time of King Tut. This is a good story. Next is a story of the man that found King Tut's tomb. This is also a good story. Then there's the story about how James Patterson did his research and talked his agent into letting him write the other two stories. This story sucked and was nothing more than an interruption for the other two stories. Luckily, there are not that many of the King James Patterson stories and they are easily skipped.
I wasn't sure how I would like this book, but I loved it. I'm very interested in the King Tut mystery.
I just watched a show about King Tut and his death, and this book, gave me more info on the mystery.
A great book
I just watched a show about King Tut and his death, and this book, gave me more info on the mystery.
A great book
The ending seemed rushed. The book did a great job on the front end of describing and setting up all the players in Tut's life, but then pushes a quick conclusion that doesn't seem to be founded by the set-up. The author's overall conclusion about who ended Tut's life and why is interesting, but seemed rushed given the time and effort given to explaining the motivations of each character.
I read this book in less than 3 days. Loved it. Had me craving more information on Tut, his queen and the history of Egypt.
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
No.
Incest porn.
Self-inserts.
Basically, I was promised a nonfiction THRILLER (nothing about this book was particularly thrilling), and that is absolutely not what I got.
Incest porn.
Self-inserts.
Basically, I was promised a nonfiction THRILLER (nothing about this book was particularly thrilling), and that is absolutely not what I got.
I was very skeptical about this book because of the author and because I found it in the History section of a book store. I'm not saying that Mr. Patterson is not capable of writing non- fiction; I am just saying that this book is clearly a work of Historical fiction. I loved the interweaving of Tut's & Carter's life.... However Patterson's interruptions with his hunches about A murder plot made me want to skip ahead. Thank God they only lasted a few pages. Also whats with Chapter 99! Its like he (Patterson) dropped the ball by naming Tut's beloved wife a will participant in the plot to kill him. This was particularly nerve wrecking because Patterson had set the plot up in such a way to have the reader believe that Tut's Queen was faithful and loyal to him. Not to mention that she feared for her life as well as the well being of her country. She took steps that led one to believe that she was protecting herself and her nation from her husband's conspiring General & Scribe. I think he missed the mark on proving the wife as a conspirator. All and all I found the book very enjoyable and will definitely recommend it to friends.
Though based on "fact" and "research" that Patterson has conducted, I felt that this book which was "based on a true story" needed to have the word "loosely" included in the description. Unlike many true crime reads that focus on dates, artifacts, etc. to provide support for the hypotheses, this book simply told the story of King Tut based off of evidence that hasn't been fully backed by experts in the field. I'm all about taking some literary creativity, but I just like to know up front that the information provided in the text isn't 100% guaranteed.