Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters

Crocodile on the Sandbank

Amelia Peabody #1

Elizabeth Peters

262 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Amelia Peabody inherited two things from her father: a considerable fortune and an unbendable will. The first allowed her to indulge in her life's passion. Without the second, the mummy's curse would have made corpses of them all.

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Moods

adventurous 93%
mysterious 83%
lighthearted 57%
funny 51%
tense 11%
informative 9%
emotional 6%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 21%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 39% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.8

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