The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt by G.A. Henty

The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt

G.A. Henty

320 pages first pub 1889 (editions)

fiction classics historical young adult adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

Chebron, the young son of an Egyptian high priest, and Amuba, a young slave in the boy's household, are close friends; but their lives are greatly altered when Chebron accidentally kills a cat, an animal held sacred by the ancient Egyptians. Force...

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Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
mysterious 50%
informative 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.48

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