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sams84's review against another edition
3.0
I wasn't completely convinced by this book to start with as it felt very much like a modern crime thriller that had just been set in Ancient Egypt, using the usual big names to grab some attention. But as I continued to read, I did find myself enjoying it more and more, and even getting used to the oddly modern feel despite the ancient setting. I'm still not totally convinced of the accuracy or the artistic licence applied but the story Drake does weave is packed full of conspiracy and intrigue that is surprisingly gripping with a good bit of gore thrown in and a very tense finale. Overall not a bad read.
colorfulleo92's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. I haven't read the first one and as I had gotten this part of the series from a second hand O figured I'd try to start here. It's an entertaining read and liked that it was a murder mystery sett in ancient Egypt, with some well known characters. However at parts it felt a little to modern. I have to admit that I don't know a lot of the time period to know if it was modernized to make it a more engaging story or if it was more historical correct then it felt. Not a new favorite but definitely an entertaining and enjoyable read
rebelbelle13's review against another edition
2.0
I was honestly not impressed with this book. It moved way too slowly, and I didn't care about any of the characters, or what happened to them. Even the King and Queen were extremely dull. The two storylines seemed completely disjointed, and not connected, as they supposedly were. Tutankhamun's death was anticlimactic and disappointing. The reveal of the serial murderer at the end was also anticlimactic. The only good thing I can say is that it was very historically accurate- and that is always appreciated. If I had not gotten this book from a family member and encouraged to finish it, I wouldn't have.
marilynsaul's review against another edition
5.0
I haven't QUITE finished it yet, but, in all honesty, I hate to see it end and am putting off the inevitable until bedtime. Drake weaves a fantastic recreation of what it may have been like during Tut's reign, and this book is packed full of colorful descriptions of what are now ruins. I thoroughly enjoyed it and thought the mystery engaging. Can't wait to read his other books! [As a caveat, my love of archaeology blossomed when, as an adolescent, I read "The Lost Queen of Egypt", the love story of Tut and Ankhesenpaaten. My prized book possession.]
2021 update after re-read. Goodness gracious, I read this back in 2016! You'd think SOME of it would sound familiar, but nope!
2021 update after re-read. Goodness gracious, I read this back in 2016! You'd think SOME of it would sound familiar, but nope!
demelzavandermeulen's review
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
amandaskoglund's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book! Maybe it's because I have a thing for anchient Egypt, but I find this novel very good. There are not much action, maybe there should be more and to be honest, sometimes the book is a little slow. But the characters has REALLY grown in me since the first book of this series and I think Drake does a wonderful job with creating an atmosphere thorughout the book, if you ser what I mean. And I really want to point out how much I love the characters and the setting! I love how Drake has portraited the boy king, Tutankhamun, and his wife, Ankhesenamun!
I actually like Tutankhamun: the book of shadows better than Nefertiti: the book of the dead... So if you're planning to read the whole series (there are three books) work thorugh the first one, the sequal is better!
Otherwise I find this book very compex and the plot keeps changing but I feel like all questions hets answerd thorugh. I think the ending is very quick and maybe a little unsatisfying... But its written with much suspence and nailbiting, haha!
In conclusion, I really recommend this book.... Ecpecially if you don't mind the rather "slow" pace (but beautifully written and constructed) and if you are like me and LOVE anchient Egypt!
:)
I actually like Tutankhamun: the book of shadows better than Nefertiti: the book of the dead... So if you're planning to read the whole series (there are three books) work thorugh the first one, the sequal is better!
Otherwise I find this book very compex and the plot keeps changing but I feel like all questions hets answerd thorugh. I think the ending is very quick and maybe a little unsatisfying... But its written with much suspence and nailbiting, haha!
In conclusion, I really recommend this book.... Ecpecially if you don't mind the rather "slow" pace (but beautifully written and constructed) and if you are like me and LOVE anchient Egypt!
:)
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