Naguib Mahfouz: Three Novels of Ancient Egypt by Naguib Mahfouz

Naguib Mahfouz: Three Novels of Ancient Egypt

The Egyptian Trilogy #1-3

Naguib Mahfouz

632 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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Mahfouz reaches back thousands of years to bring us tales from his homeland's majestic early history—tales of the Egyptian nobility and of war, star-crossed love, and the divine rule of the pharaohs. In Khufu's Wisdom, the legendary Fourth Dynasty...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 50%
informative 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.63

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