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alexus_sb's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
abbeyholland's review against another edition
4.0
This is so up my alley, I am fascinated by ancient egypt. I loved getting out of the neighbourhoods like in previous books and going on a holiday! The main character Gabe said the word "outstanding" way too many times for a 12 year old boy and it annoyed me
alyshadeshae's review against another edition
5.0
Heh... I remember being terrified of mummies for a while after reading this when I was younger!
figwood's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
1.5
shae_purcell's review against another edition
3.0
A quick and lighthearted weekend read. I didn't remember anything about the story, and I kept going back and forth in my mind trying to recall whether R.L. Stine typically has satisfying endings or if he tends to leave the reader with a terrified protagonist in the end. I found my answer, but the story kept me guessing to the very last page. A suspenseful thriller for preteens with relatable characters. I can see why 9-year-old me loved it.
itsbahb's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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
3.5
spiritedaway_cat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
justicepirate's review against another edition
3.0
This was a cute one. Two cousins who are always competing with one another in their knowledge of history, get to go on an excavation site with their father/uncle. While there, it turns out there is a legendary curse they have to be aware of. Of course this had a little Indiana Jones vibe to it. I like how they "wrapped" things up.