River God by Wilbur Smith

672 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous challenging medium-paced
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Ancient Egypt. Land of the Pharaohs. A kingdom built on gold. A legend shattered by greed. Now the Valley of the Kings lies ravaged by war, drained of its lifeblood as weak men inherit the cherished crown. In the city of Thebes at the Festival of ...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 41%
tense 32%
challenging 23%
dark 23%
informative 23%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%
inspiring 13%
funny 11%
sad 11%
reflective 6%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 39%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 22% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

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3.9

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