The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters

The Mummy Case

Amelia Peabody #3

Elizabeth Peters

327 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Description

Disgusted when he is denied access to the pyramids of Dahshoor and assigned to a rubble heap, Emerson finds his curiosity piqued when an antiquities dealer is murdered and a mummy case disappears. Reissue.

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Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 82%
funny 58%
lighthearted 43%
informative 17%
tense 10%
relaxing 5%
challenging 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 21%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 38% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.83

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