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A review by jessgj
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Okay, so WARNING: This book was written in the 1950s as satire of the popular adventure stories of that time. I didn't know that going in so when I was recommended this book and was hit in the face with some Mighty Whitey narration, I was thrown off and did some research. Also this book is DENSE so if you're looking for a quick read, maybe this isn't for you.
With that in mind, it was easier to enjoy the fainting damsels, the brass Alpha Man and the Nobel, Intrepid British woman *Rule Britannia intensifies*. But in all serious, I listened to the audiobook and fell in love with the core cast and am excited to see what mischief they'll get into next.
With that in mind, it was easier to enjoy the fainting damsels, the brass Alpha Man and the Nobel, Intrepid British woman *Rule Britannia intensifies*. But in all serious, I listened to the audiobook and fell in love with the core cast and am excited to see what mischief they'll get into next.
Graphic: Xenophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Abandonment, and Blood
Moderate: Racism and Islamophobia