The Hippopotamus Pool by Elizabeth Peters

The Hippopotamus Pool

Amelia Peabody #8

Elizabeth Peters with Barbara Rosenblat (Narrator)

fiction historical mystery mysterious medium-paced

14 hours, 29 minutes | first published 1996

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Amelia, her husband Emerson, their 13-year-old son Ramses, and their beautiful ward Nefret return to Egypt for an exciting excavation. The dig is at an undisturbed Royal Tomb, a true find--and an irresistible temptation for art thieves, jealous c...
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Summary of 471 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 85%
funny 28%
informative 14%
lighthearted 14%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.91

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