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A review by megancmahon
The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog by Barbara Mertz, Elizabeth Peters
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Another of my favourite Amelia Peabodys. I think the best parts of this are Ramses, Evelyn, and Rose scheming to foil evil plots back in England. Amelia is a delightfully sort-of unreliable narrator, as always. Watching her try and win Emerson's heart back while Sethos quietly loses his mind in the background...I love it.
After having read the Vicky Bliss series, too, you really see John as Sethos' descendant too (which is great, since they're two of my favourite characters of all time).
After having read the Vicky Bliss series, too, you really see John as Sethos' descendant too (which is great, since they're two of my favourite characters of all time).