A review by ihaz
The Egyptian, by Mika Waltari
4.0
The only reason why this book got four instead of five stars was because of how long it took me to finish it, which is 15 days, due to its complex language and subject matter. At first I had a hard time understanding Sinuhe and where this story was going and many times I felt that perhaps I should quit reading it, but the time period intrigued me so much that I had to continue and see how the story will evolve, and how glad I am that I did!
The Egyptian, which I consider a classic, is an intriguing story from the point of view of Sinuhe during the time of the Pharaohs, showing how many fought and killed for wealth and power, as well as how the poor were treated back then. As Sinuhe, known as the lonely physician, traveled to different countries, we get to see a glimpse of how life used to be and the different traditions, which I very much enjoyed.
Despite its difficulty, I definitely recommend everyone interested in such a story to read and not give up. You will find yourself so close to Sinuhe, that you wil live with him in his experiences in life and suffer along with him during his tribulations, and even perhaps consider him as a friend.
The Egyptian, which I consider a classic, is an intriguing story from the point of view of Sinuhe during the time of the Pharaohs, showing how many fought and killed for wealth and power, as well as how the poor were treated back then. As Sinuhe, known as the lonely physician, traveled to different countries, we get to see a glimpse of how life used to be and the different traditions, which I very much enjoyed.
Despite its difficulty, I definitely recommend everyone interested in such a story to read and not give up. You will find yourself so close to Sinuhe, that you wil live with him in his experiences in life and suffer along with him during his tribulations, and even perhaps consider him as a friend.