sjgochenour's review against another edition
2.0
god I would much rather read Elizabeth Peters write about archaeology than EP write about drug smuggling.
jennamae's review against another edition
2.0
It as sort of hard to follow the story line and who the narrator was talking about. It didn’t start to get interesting until the very end.
aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lyndann's review against another edition
2.0
More like 2.5. Felt like a "don't do drugs" PSA and not at all fun. Didn't feel like any of her other stuff at all. Please read Amelia Peabody and not this confusing book.
quietjenn's review against another edition
3.0
Of all the Elizabeth Peters/Barbara Michaels books I've read, since going on a massive kick starting last spring (I think? Maybe last winter.) this is probably the book that has held up the least over time. It's super dated - drugs! hippies! - and I still enjoyed it for what it was, but it's far from her best moment.
mermahoney's review against another edition
1.0
It truly pains me to give 1 star to an Elizabeth Peters book but this book was... not good.
crownoflaurel's review against another edition
2.0
There's a reason why I don't reread this one as often as her other standalones. Rather than a fun, little mysterious escapade with a historical treasure at the center, this is grim and centered around drugs. Very contemporary to it's time, in the approach to drugs/drug use, politics, morals. A bit convoluted, and unsatisfying in the end: her original BF is a selfish ass; the dad barely says three words on page except to push away the MC; and the final romance is very rushed (and the dude is kinda offputting).
duffgt06's review against another edition
3.0
I liked that this didn't quite follow the usual formula a lot but the 70s drug shaming was a bit much. As always I enjoyed the vivid setting - this time Mexico City and Teotihuacan.
pussreboots's review against another edition
5.0
My mother gave me this book right after I got back from Mexico City. And I stubbornly waited 10 years (!) to read the book. It was wonderful. What the heck was I thinking?