Reviews

Guardian of the Horizon by Elizabeth Peters

snowden64's review

adventurous medium-paced

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

5.0

minna17's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

lyndann's review against another edition

3.0

Spoiler

Can't remember if Daria comes back to haunt Ramses later?

I wasn't sure how I felt about that plot line, which lowered the rating a bit. I love the Lost Oasis setting and all the references to The Last Camel Died at Noon.

inger70's review against another edition

4.0

This one takes us back in time. Interesting to listen knowing what's going to eventually happen.

bookhound36's review against another edition

2.0

I adore the Amelia Peabody series so I hate to mark one so low...however, this particular installment was long, drawn out, and boring. It lacked the usual spark for me. :(

duchessofreadin's review against another edition

5.0

Fabulous book!

Longer review coming later!

marystephanos's review against another edition

3.0

Another in the long line of Amelia Peabody mysteries, "Guardian of the Horizon" follows the same formula as Elizabeth Peters' previous books. This time, however, she goes back to the period before World War I, when Peabody's son Ramses still yearned for his "sister" Nefret and when Sethos was still the "Master Criminal." The plot is rather staid, if convoluted in parts, and, as usual, there is little mystery to speak of. But Amelia Peabody and her clan are irresistible, especially to those of us who enjoy archaeology and have a strong romantic streak. Recommended for fans of Peters' other mysteries.

sjgaspari's review

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

jodi_b's review against another edition

3.0

Another entertaining Elizabeth Peters novel. But I wasn't crazy about the white savior aspect of the story.

kathrynch's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars - when read in chronological order, this provides some additional colour to the paths of Ramses and Nefret but it's a shame we didn't see more from Nefret's pov considering the setting. As with the Camel Died at Noon, I preferred the portion of the book describing the journey to the Holy Mountain over the sections of the book set there, which do drag a little. Still great fun, particularly as narrated by the incomparable Barbara Rosenblat.