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" I've been fascinated by Egyptology ever since teaching units to 6th graders back when I taught. And I love James Patterson's books so this seemed a perfect (quick) read for me. Very interesting, but is it true? We'll likely never know for sure. "
- Diane, 2/16/2014
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" Patterson's attempt at mixing history, biography, and his own version of the truth about Tut "
- Debbie, 2/11/2014
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" Blech. Patterson's egomania gets in the way of both stories, and neither story is well written. It reads as though his "co-author" probably did any and all actual research for the book, and Patterson lazily drafted these minichapters between manicures and lunches with his agent. "
- Melanie, 2/9/2014
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" This was an elementary book. Chapters were very short, lots of empty pages. It's as though he committed to writing the book and then found out it wasn't such a mystery after all. BORING! There were ideas brought up in the book but never concluded. I've never really read any of James Patterson's books before. Not sure why, at least from this book, that he's so favored. "
- Mary, 2/8/2014
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" A good story that kept my interest. Would have loved more details on how Patterson determined the murderer, but a good story nonetheless. "
- Peter, 2/6/2014
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" It was my daughters library book and I picked it up and read it in one day. Its a great page turner and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Im a fan of historical fiction in general but there is undoubtedly non fiction woven in. I would absolutely recommend this to all readers. "
- Jeremysparks, 1/25/2014
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" This version of the story of King Tut is fascinating with its charge of murder but the shifting timelines were tiresome and the interjection of the author in the story was a huge turn-off although James Patterson is one of my favorite authors. The incorporation of the discoverers story was enlightening. A good-ish read due to subject matter. "
- Tina, 1/15/2014
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" not the best james patterson book but still enjoyable "
- Barry, 1/14/2014
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" Interesting cool book..... "
- Cara, 1/14/2014
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" This book wasn't sure what it wanted to be. It reads like a novel; there is alot of speculation (as oppposed to facts); and it wants to be taken seriously as history. Doesn't work. "
- Deedee, 12/23/2013
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" my husband obviously hated it but I kinda liked it!! I wish it was more concentrated on the time of Tut part than the other parts but I still loved it. "
- Christi, 11/27/2013
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" This book was fascinating ! It was a page turner. Unusual for Patterson to write non-fiction, but he nailed it ! The way Patterson captured the story, it seemed to be fictional ! Highly recommended. "
- Paula, 11/27/2013
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" This reconstruction of the discovery of King Tut's tomb and of his life and death is moderately interesting as a rather self-congratulatory work of historicized fiction that may have gained considerably in substance had it been presented as a graphic novel. "
- Tim, 11/7/2013
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" Very good, and rather easy reading for a James Patterson book. No great chases or anything, but very well written, going from Tut's time to the excavator of the tomb's time to present. If you are interesting in King Tut, it's a great read. "
- Susan, 10/30/2013
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" Brian Deason gave this book to me. I enjoyed the book and read it in only two days. I think some of the facts were fictional rather than based in truth. It made me want to study more about Egyptian history of the period. "
- Jayson, 9/13/2013
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" I love history like this. I was just a bit skeptical when I checked this book out at my library, but I really enjoyed it. "
- Vicky, 6/1/2013
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" I enjoyed book, however the book didn't reveal anything that I didn't know about King Tut. I am an avide History Channel. "
- Vicki, 4/9/2013
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" The way history was presented was engaging. I am a fan of timelines interfacing. The theory presented as to how Tut died was a good one. As in any Patterson book, this was an easy read. "
- ericaisrich, 9/26/2012
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" James Patterson delves into both the story of how King Tut died and also how his tomb was discovered. I know that writers who "tell the story" of history can take a few liberties here and there, but it doesn't take away from an interesting read. "
- Kathleen, 9/26/2012
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" I need to do some research..... "
- Kal, 7/25/2012
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" Great factual read, if you're fascinated with Egypt then this is a must read. "
- Becky, 5/18/2012
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" Interesting in its own way but I would not view it as something other than fiction. Nice little story but not much more than that. I know that the author wants to present it as being a non fiction but does very little to prove that is indeed true. "
- Jeannie, 10/16/2011
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" Very fast read. I enjoyed the story of tut and his wife the best. Interesting how Patterson paired the story of Tut with the life of the man who discovered his tomb. "
- Emily, 10/14/2011
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" Kinda what I expected out of James Patterson (good vacation book for the flight). He could have spent a little less time talking about himself and a little more time on the characters. Not everyone can be as good as Michelle Moran I guess... "
- Christy, 6/29/2011
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" Don't waste your time. This is my first Patterson book, but if the rest are like this, I don't predict I'll read another. The chapters are short, the characters are shallow and the plot never sucks you in because he writes it like CSI for ADHD patients.
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- Ryan, 5/19/2011
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" It was my daughters library book and I picked it up and read it in one day. Its a great page turner and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Im a fan of historical fiction in general but there is undoubtedly non fiction woven in. I would absolutely recommend this to all readers.
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- Jeremysparks, 5/18/2011
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" I loved it. It was kind of short but I did not have alot of time to spend on it anyway. Patterson really got me interested quickly with his story and I was excited to read every page.
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- Todd, 5/8/2011
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" Thank goodness this book was short and fast, even that was painful.
Very short on details and long on plugs for Patterson's other books. There are MANY other books out there that do a fantastic job of laying out details of Tut's life and death. This shouldn't even be on the list.
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- Michele, 5/5/2011
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" Quick read...really brings the story to life. If you are an avid Egyptologist you probably already know all this. But for me it was an enjoyable read.
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- Connie, 5/3/2011
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" I keep giving James Patterson a chance, he's supposed to be good, but every time I am disappointed. This is boring, repetitive, no intrigue and no suspense. Patterson has the formula for writing technically correct, but there is no feeling or power. Sorry Mr. Patterson.
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- Hal, 4/14/2011
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" This book makes me want to visit the Valley of Kings and see for myself the kid pharoah.
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- Miko, 4/14/2011
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" Fast-paced and interesting, but not definitive authority on King Tut or the circumstances surrounding his mysterious death. I kept reminding myself to read the book as historical fiction, not non-fiction.
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- Sherry, 4/7/2011
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" perhaps the best thing about this book is that it made me empathetic toward Howard Carter.
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- RK, 3/23/2011
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" I couldn't decide what the author was trying to accomplish in this book. It was a quick read and kept my interest long enough to finish, so I guess that's good.
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- Katie, 3/19/2011
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" Why write a non-fiction book like a fiction book? Also, please stick to facts or at least hypothesis instead of crap. This book was bad. The only good thing was that it was short...very.
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- Lauren, 3/19/2011
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" This book sucks! I am a fan of James Patterson and Egyptology, but the two do not mix well in this book. It is sooooooo boring. So boring.
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- Carissa, 3/16/2011
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