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A review by sasukeuchiha
Nefertiti by Michelle Moran
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
i really enjoyed reading about nefertiti from her sister's perspective. it reminded me of being in elementary and middle school reading books about ancient Egypt. i do wish that there was more depth to mutnodjmet's character and the ending felt really rushed. i wish it had been drawn out more so the finality would have been more impactful.
there is also a great sense of some sadness from me while reading this. i studied the city of amarna and have gone on Wikipedia odyssessies about nefertiti and her family, so this sadness can only come from being born in 1999 ce rather than 1335 bce. it's quite a shame that the end of the book and the hope mutnodjmet's has is short-lived.
i am also a little confused about the family tree because it says mudnodjmet is the mother of nefertari, but nefertari isn't mentioned or seen at all in this book. it's probably expanded upon in "the heretic queen" but...... whatever.
there is also a great sense of some sadness from me while reading this. i studied the city of amarna and have gone on Wikipedia odyssessies about nefertiti and her family, so this sadness can only come from being born in 1999 ce rather than 1335 bce. it's quite a shame that the end of the book and the hope mutnodjmet's has is short-lived.
i am also a little confused about the family tree because it says mudnodjmet is the mother of nefertari, but nefertari isn't mentioned or seen at all in this book. it's probably expanded upon in "the heretic queen" but...... whatever.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
Moderate: Child death