Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters

Crocodile on the Sandbank

Amelia Peabody #1

Elizabeth Peters

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fiction historical mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

8 hours, 49 minutes | first published 1975

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Amelia Peabody inherited two things from her father: a considerable fortune and an unbendable will. The first allowed her to indulge in her life's passion. Without the second, the mummy's curse would have made corpses of them all.
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Summary of 2881 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
mysterious 86%
lighthearted 57%
funny 46%
tense 10%
informative 9%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 3%
emotional 2%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 23%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 37% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.81

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