The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt by G.A. Henty

The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt

G.A. Henty

320 pages first pub 1889 (editions)

fiction classics historical young adult adventurous emotional medium-paced
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Chebron, the young son of an Egyptian high priest, and Amuba, a young slave in the boy's household, are close friends; but their lives are greatly altered when Chebron accidentally kills a cat, an animal held sacred by the ancient Egyptians. Force...

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Community Reviews Summary of 144 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
hopeful 50%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 16%
sad 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16% | N/A: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 28% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.52

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