Rating: 2 out of 5
I remembered having read the first book in this series, but not much else about the author or the development of the story. Truth be told, that should have been an indication of what to expect, but I still went ahead to read the second part of this series. Altogether, the archaeology was still impressive—of course when we consider that the methodology described is that of the late 19th century—but the action and the commentary on the action was not so much.
I was tired by Amelia’s constant statements of the kind that she is the wisest in the world, only to be demonstrated again and again that she didn’t have a clue. This sort of an arrogance is uncalled for, and it makes the protagonist annoying: sometimes very mildly annoying, but at other times very annoying indeed.
I also remembered that these books were meant to give an inkling of ancient Egypt, but at least this book did not really proceed very far down that route. Perhaps that could have been it’s saving grace, but the tidbits that emerged were really not particularly worthwhile.
I’m not saying I won’t continue with this series, but for now I think there are better things to carry on reading. I’m keen to learn how for example book 10 in this series compares to this: if the characters have developed and if we get to learn more about the setting. If this does come about, then this entire journey would be worthwhile; if not…