The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters

10 hours first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Description

The irascible husband of Victorian Egyptologist Amelia Peabody demonstrates again why he has been nicknamed "Father of Curses." Denied permission to dig at the pyramids of Dahshoor, Emerson is awarded instead the "pyramids" of Mazghunah: countless...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,056 reviews

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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