The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters

The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog

Amelia Peabody #7

Elizabeth Peters

432 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

As Peter Theroux in the New York Times Book Review points out, "Her wonderfully witty voice and her penchant for history lessons of the Nile both ancient and modern keep [her] high adventure moving for even the highest brows." In her previous outi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 546 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 90%
funny 54%
emotional 27%
lighthearted 27%
tense 9%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

4.04

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