The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters

384 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 Amelia a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,359 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 79%
funny 58%
lighthearted 46%
informative 17%
tense 4%
challenging 3%
emotional 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 16%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 33% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22%

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3.84

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