The Ape Who Guards the Balance: An Amelia Peabody Novel of Suspense by Elizabeth Peters

The Ape Who Guards the Balance: An Amelia Peabody Novel of Suspense

Amelia Peabody #10

Elizabeth Peters

576 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

“Delightful….[An] engrossing plot and writing of the highest caliber.”—Washington Times A globe-trotting archeologist with more grit, wit, and fortitude than Indian Jones himself, the intrepid Amelia Peabody confronts danger and dark mystery in th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 451 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 75%
funny 41%
lighthearted 25%
emotional 16%
dark 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 90%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

4.0

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