guachypachy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
ihaz's review against another edition
4.0
The only reason why this book got four instead of five stars was because of how long it took me to finish it, which is 15 days, due to its complex language and subject matter. At first I had a hard time understanding Sinuhe and where this story was going and many times I felt that perhaps I should quit reading it, but the time period intrigued me so much that I had to continue and see how the story will evolve, and how glad I am that I did!
The Egyptian, which I consider a classic, is an intriguing story from the point of view of Sinuhe during the time of the Pharaohs, showing how many fought and killed for wealth and power, as well as how the poor were treated back then. As Sinuhe, known as the lonely physician, traveled to different countries, we get to see a glimpse of how life used to be and the different traditions, which I very much enjoyed.
Despite its difficulty, I definitely recommend everyone interested in such a story to read and not give up. You will find yourself so close to Sinuhe, that you wil live with him in his experiences in life and suffer along with him during his tribulations, and even perhaps consider him as a friend.
The Egyptian, which I consider a classic, is an intriguing story from the point of view of Sinuhe during the time of the Pharaohs, showing how many fought and killed for wealth and power, as well as how the poor were treated back then. As Sinuhe, known as the lonely physician, traveled to different countries, we get to see a glimpse of how life used to be and the different traditions, which I very much enjoyed.
Despite its difficulty, I definitely recommend everyone interested in such a story to read and not give up. You will find yourself so close to Sinuhe, that you wil live with him in his experiences in life and suffer along with him during his tribulations, and even perhaps consider him as a friend.
michaelhold's review against another edition
5.0
First volume of life of Egyptian medic Sinuhe who was inspired by Father to become medic.
After meeting his love as a child he became known as "the one that is alone". Her name was Nefer, here its beautiful, pleasant, and good, could mean zero or ground floor .
Ka-Nefer-Nefer (fl. 13th century BCE) was an ancient Egyptian noblewoman who lived during the Nineteenth Dynasty. She is known in modern times for her funerary mask, which is in the possession of the Saint Louis Art Museum.
Although he was banished and in Syria he saved king there who has tooth toothache.
Still where he was banished people worshiped Baal,
who was also called the Lord of Rain and Dew, the two forms of moisture that were indispensable for fertile soil in Canaan.
Apparently considered him a fertility deity and one of the most important gods in the pantheon.
They used slave for plenty of sex and did that way to often.
Its in time of bronze era and later I presume that in next volume, last one, we find out that he came back to Egypt with iron to give. And spread iron age.
There is also drama movie from '54 that is screening of these books. Titled "The Egyptian".
After meeting his love as a child he became known as "the one that is alone". Her name was Nefer, here its beautiful, pleasant, and good, could mean zero or ground floor .
Ka-Nefer-Nefer (fl. 13th century BCE) was an ancient Egyptian noblewoman who lived during the Nineteenth Dynasty. She is known in modern times for her funerary mask, which is in the possession of the Saint Louis Art Museum.
Although he was banished and in Syria he saved king there who has tooth toothache.
Still where he was banished people worshiped Baal,
who was also called the Lord of Rain and Dew, the two forms of moisture that were indispensable for fertile soil in Canaan.
Apparently considered him a fertility deity and one of the most important gods in the pantheon.
They used slave for plenty of sex and did that way to often.
Its in time of bronze era and later I presume that in next volume, last one, we find out that he came back to Egypt with iron to give. And spread iron age.
There is also drama movie from '54 that is screening of these books. Titled "The Egyptian".
didyousaybooks's review
2.0
Le premier tome de Sinouhé l’Égptien se lit en effet très bien.
C’est un récit agréable à lire et une perspective sur la vie en Egypte et dans les pays alentours il y a plusieurs milliers d’années, époque et endroit où les médecins pratiquaient déjà, entre autre, la trépanation (avec succès!).
Je ne donne que 2 étoiles car même en ayant faite une lecture rapide, je ne me suis pas plus impliquée que ça pour les aventures de Sinouhé.
Après, pour une livre écrit il y a plus de 50 ans, et traduit du finnois, le style reste facile et agréable à lire.
C’est un récit agréable à lire et une perspective sur la vie en Egypte et dans les pays alentours il y a plusieurs milliers d’années, époque et endroit où les médecins pratiquaient déjà, entre autre, la trépanation (avec succès!).
Je ne donne que 2 étoiles car même en ayant faite une lecture rapide, je ne me suis pas plus impliquée que ça pour les aventures de Sinouhé.
Après, pour une livre écrit il y a plus de 50 ans, et traduit du finnois, le style reste facile et agréable à lire.
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