The Egyptian by Mika Waltari

The Egyptian

Sinuhe egyptiläinen #1

Mika Waltari with Naomi Walford (Translator)

503 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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The spell-binding first major novel set in ancient Egypt. Set in Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty and the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaton, The Egyptian became an instant international bestseller upon its publication in 1945. The Egyptian is narrat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
tense 50%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
inspiring 16%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.99

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