The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters

308 pages 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 1,087 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
mysterious 81%
funny 61%
lighthearted 47%
informative 18%
tense 9%
relaxing 4%
challenging 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 21%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 38% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 27%

Average rating

3.83

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