The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters

384 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Description

Radcliffe Emerson, the irascible husband of fellow archaeologist and Egyptologist Amelia Peabody, has earned the nickname Father of Curses--and at Mazghunah he demonstrates why. Denied permission to dig at the pyramids of Dahshoor, he and Amelia a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,085 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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