A review by mepresley
River God by Wilbur Smith

adventurous dark tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I love the ancient Egypt setting and the narrator, Taita. Though Taita is a slave, he has positioned himself such that he has a great deal of power. Taita is beautiful, intelligent, and skilled--and he knows it. He is also warm, loving, and loyal. This is a more action-heavy novel that my usual reads, centering around political intrigue, war, and a long journey into and out of exile.