Naguib Mahfouz: Three Novels of Ancient Egypt by Naguib Mahfouz

Naguib Mahfouz: Three Novels of Ancient Egypt

The Egyptian Trilogy #1-3

Naguib Mahfouz

fiction historical literary challenging informative reflective medium-paced

632 pages | first published 2007

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Mahfouz reaches back thousands of years to bring us tales from his homeland's majestic early history—tales of the Egyptian nobility and of war, star-crossed love, and the divine rule of the pharaohs. In Khufu's Wisdom, the legendary Fourth Dynasty...
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Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
challenging 66%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.56

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