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194 pages • first pub 1944 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553350135
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell
Publication date: 01 October 1944
Description
In this startling historical mystery, unique in the author's canon, Agatha Christie investigates a deadly mystery at the heart of a dissonant family in ancient Egypt. Imhotep, wealthy landowner and priest of Thebes, has outraged his sons and daugh...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,776 reviews
Moods
dark 40%
tense 39%
adventurous 25%
reflective 12%
emotional 9%
challenging 7%
sad 5%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 48% | A mix: 39% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 33% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Toxic relationship, SlaveryModerate
Murder, Grief, ViolenceMinor
Alcohol, Death of parent, Suicide194 pages • first pub 1944 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553350135
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell
Publication date: 01 October 1944
Description
In this startling historical mystery, unique in the author's canon, Agatha Christie investigates a deadly mystery at the heart of a dissonant family in ancient Egypt. Imhotep, wealthy landowner and priest of Thebes, has outraged his sons and daugh...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,776 reviews
Moods
dark 40%
tense 39%
adventurous 25%
reflective 12%
emotional 9%
challenging 7%
sad 5%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 48% | A mix: 39% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 33% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Toxic relationship, SlaveryModerate
Murder, Grief, ViolenceMinor
Alcohol, Death of parent, Suicide