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A review by bi_bibliophile
Return of the Mummy by R.L. Stine
3.0
In this sequel to The Tomb Of The Mummy we return to Egypt with Gabe as he once again joins his uncle and cousin as an archaeological dig at a pyramid.
I love the idea of The Summoner, a small mummy hand than let's the owner control mummies, like in the first book so I expected something very similar with the storyline but I was actually quite surprised by the plot twist despite my suspicions. The plot was still a little repetitive but it was still a fun read though maybe not for anyone with a fear of spiders, that particular scene reminded of something out of Indiana Jones.
Gabe's cousin is somewhat annoying, I get that they're like 12/13 but this kid has no sympathy for her cousin and just keeps "pranking" him and making jokes at his expense even though she knows it upsets him. Pretty sure nowadays that would just be seen as bullying.
Overall it's a fun read and a decent sequel with some interesting mythology.
Rated: 2.5/5 Stars (rounded up to 3)
I love the idea of The Summoner, a small mummy hand than let's the owner control mummies, like in the first book so I expected something very similar with the storyline but I was actually quite surprised by the plot twist despite my suspicions. The plot was still a little repetitive but it was still a fun read though maybe not for anyone with a fear of spiders, that particular scene reminded of something out of Indiana Jones.
Gabe's cousin is somewhat annoying, I get that they're like 12/13 but this kid has no sympathy for her cousin and just keeps "pranking" him and making jokes at his expense even though she knows it upsets him. Pretty sure nowadays that would just be seen as bullying.
Overall it's a fun read and a decent sequel with some interesting mythology.
Rated: 2.5/5 Stars (rounded up to 3)