River God: A Novel of Ancient Egypt by Wilbur Smith

River God: A Novel of Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt #1

Wilbur Smith

532 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

Tanus is the fair-haired young lion of a warrior whom the gods have decreed will lead Egypt's army in a bold attempt to reunite the Kingdom's shattered halves. But Tanus will have to defy the same gods to attain the reward they have forbidden him,...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 40%
tense 36%
dark 32%
informative 28%
challenging 24%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
funny 12%
reflective 12%
sad 12%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 42%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Character: 30% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

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