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The Murder of King Tut: The Plot to Kill the Child King - A Nonfiction Thriller
by James Patterson, Martin Dugard
Okay, I gave this a 1. If it was possible I would have given it a 0. Why? It's simple really:
Patterson claimed that he reaserched Tutankhamun and his life, and death, extensively. Maybe he did, maybe he didn't. I just didn't see that research there, either way. Yes, there is speculation that the young ruler was murdered, but Patterson lets that speculation rule this book. There is no hinting at a different possibility. There is no mention of the king's diseased legs and feet, or of his severly injured leg. He also claims, in the title, that this is a work of non-fiction. However, that is untrue. Over half of the book is to be considered historical fiction, as it is set during Tutankhamun's life and not during modern times.
I'm 17, and even I know more that what is written in this book. I would NOT recommend it to any of my friends or family.
Oh, and one more thing. If Patterson did research, where is it shown? There is no bibliography, no works cited section. Personally, I think any of my Language Arts teachers would have ripped me to shreds if I had done what Patterson does. Just a word of caution.
Patterson claimed that he reaserched Tutankhamun and his life, and death, extensively. Maybe he did, maybe he didn't. I just didn't see that research there, either way. Yes, there is speculation that the young ruler was murdered, but Patterson lets that speculation rule this book. There is no hinting at a different possibility. There is no mention of the king's diseased legs and feet, or of his severly injured leg. He also claims, in the title, that this is a work of non-fiction. However, that is untrue. Over half of the book is to be considered historical fiction, as it is set during Tutankhamun's life and not during modern times.
I'm 17, and even I know more that what is written in this book. I would NOT recommend it to any of my friends or family.
Oh, and one more thing. If Patterson did research, where is it shown? There is no bibliography, no works cited section. Personally, I think any of my Language Arts teachers would have ripped me to shreds if I had done what Patterson does. Just a word of caution.