The Egyptian by Mika Waltari

18 hours, 32 minutes • first pub 1945 (editions) user-added

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

The spell-binding first major novel set in ancient Egypt. Set in Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty and the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaton, The Egyptian became an instant international bestseller upon its publication in 1945. The Egyptian is narrat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
emotional 75%
informative 75%
sad 75%
tense 75%
reflective 50%
mysterious 25%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.92

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