The Hippopotamus Pool by Elizabeth Peters

The Hippopotamus Pool

Amelia Peabody #8

Elizabeth Peters with Barbara Rosenblat (Narrator)

14 hours, 29 minutes first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Amelia, her husband Emerson, their 13-year-old son Ramses, and their beautiful ward Nefret return to Egypt for an exciting excavation. The dig is at an undisturbed Royal Tomb, a true find--and an irresistible temptation for art thieves, jealous c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 756 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
mysterious 87%
funny 43%
lighthearted 37%
informative 18%
emotional 12%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 42% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.98

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