Reviews

Children of the Storm by Elizabeth Peters

kmthomas06's review against another edition

3.0

This installment of one of my favorite fictional families seemed to meander a lot. All to a purpose of course but I felt like the last 50 pages of the book were the best of the lot which is a lot of pages to set up the actual action. However, the series seems to be shifting more and more towards the family dynamic and the mystery is just sort of the catalyst to get everyone together. Not necessarily a bad thing, just having to change how I think about the style of the series and what it has been in the past.

celiapowell's review against another edition

4.0

Another excellent Amelia Peabody mystery. Ramses, Nefret & their children join Emerson and Amelia in Egypt for another season, and are later joined by David, Lia and all their extended family. It's rather nice seeing everyone together and the mystery is really good - a veiled goddess, mysterious characters popping up everywhere, Sethos making a special appearance (awwww). I just love Ramses and Nefret's family, it's all very sweet and I love their relationship.

chloebear21's review

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

jamibuch's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

jamie515's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

jeneenhiller's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny informative mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

kathydavie's review against another edition

4.0

Two-plus years later, and the Emersons' past comes back to haunt everyone. Ramses is pursued by a physical incarnation of the goddess, Hathor. Sethos flies back into their lives as does his and Bertha's daughter, Molly. But is Molly the young serpent with poisoned fangs or is it another?

Not to fear, with Walter, Evelyn, David, Lia and their children arriving in Egypt, the bad guys are sure to lose.

kb943's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

2.5

roseleaf24's review against another edition

4.0

I particularly enjoyed this volume in the Amelia Peabody series. There was very little archaeology, but more consideration of the colonization issues and the artifact issues that are getting so much attention now. This was delightfully full of all the characters, with plenty of plot and action and growth. My only disappointment was how much Sennia disappeared as an older child.

carlacbarroso's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0