The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters

The Mummy Case

Amelia Peabody #3

Elizabeth Peters

416 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
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Radcliffe Emerson, the irascible husband of fellow archaeologist and Egyptologist Amelia Peabody, has earned the nickname "Father of Curses" -- and at Mazghunah he demonstrates why. Denied permission to dig at the pyramids of Dahshoor, he and Amel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,344 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 80%
funny 60%
lighthearted 48%
informative 18%
tense 5%
challenging 3%
emotional 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 17%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 34% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 23%

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3.84

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