The Falcon at the Portal (Amelia Peabody Mysteries)
by Elizabeth Peters
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Read in August, 2008
Sadly I've actually read the last two books in this series before having read all of these so I have an idea of how things turn out. These books are good enough to read through to find out how though. This one ends on a bit of a cliff-hanger and I'm very glad I got the next volume from the library along with it so I can start it (almost) right away. Just to be on the safe side I'll be putting in a request for the ones after so that when I'm done with that one I don't have to wait too long.
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I love the Amelia Peabody books, some more than others, but this one I am exceptionally conflicted about, because this is the one where Nefret screws the pooch, basically, and all the tolerance and even liking for her that I'd finally built up was destroyed, and I've never really gotten any of it back. This book - or, rather, Nefret's inexplicable and incredibly asinine actions in this book (for which I'd desperately hoped there would be some mitigating explanation in He Shall Thunder in the Sky, but t...more
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Read in June, 1999
#11 in the Amelia Peabody series. Although the following book in the series (He Shall Thunder in the Sky) is arguably Peters's masterpiece, I think this volume in the Amelia Peabody diaries is magnificent. Peters expertly brings the reality of WWI into the Emerson clan, forcing all sorts of revelations and heartache. I would not recommend reading Falcon without He Shall Thunder in the Sky on hand, however. Peters most definitively leaves the reader dangling from a wrenching...more
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Read in May, 2008
Oh, Nefret. Deary me.
I enjoyed this book very much - much more so than the last few I've read in the series. The emotional drama was really stepped up a notch, and the tormented will they/won't they thing with Ramses and Nefret is killing me (and also creeping me out every time another character refers to them as siblings - ewww.)
Anyway, there's the introduction of a brand new character causing turmoil (awwww - er, not to the turmoil, but the new character), a terribly ru...more
I enjoyed this book very much - much more so than the last few I've read in the series. The emotional drama was really stepped up a notch, and the tormented will they/won't they thing with Ramses and Nefret is killing me (and also creeping me out every time another character refers to them as siblings - ewww.)
Anyway, there's the introduction of a brand new character causing turmoil (awwww - er, not to the turmoil, but the new character), a terribly ru...more
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I first learned of Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody series from one of the most influential and loving university professors I've met in my lifetime. She learned I was interested in Egyptology and directed me to read the series. It was the best decision I ever made and I told her as much. This tome was my first read of the series and I enjoyed it immensely. I was very excited to be confronted with characters describing other characters, using Egyptological references (i.e. Ramses pegging a n...more
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The twists and turns of this book are typical of Amelia Peabody. Each book reveals a mystery and at the same time gives more and more details into the life of this extraordinary woman and her exploits. This story involves her entire family. There are several unexpected events that add intrigue and interest. The humor is subtle and the mystery will have you guessing until the very end. There must be a sequel somewhere out there!
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Read in February, 2008
I was really looking forward to this book, having read many of the earlier books in the Amelia Peabody series. I was very much enjoying it and got SO SO SO angry with one of the characters that I may not read the rest of the series. I slammed the book down on my lap and had a heated discussion at the book for a few minutes. It didn't help. The story didn't change. I may read the next book just to find out if redemption is possible.
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I'm going to cheat and copy and paste my review of this series to all of the books that I have read from it.
The Amelia Peabody books are amazing. Well written and funny in a subtle sort of way. These are usually the books sitting on my nightstand that I cozy up with before bed. Sometimes I do need to take a break and read a different book, then come back to the series.
The Amelia Peabody books are amazing. Well written and funny in a subtle sort of way. These are usually the books sitting on my nightstand that I cozy up with before bed. Sometimes I do need to take a break and read a different book, then come back to the series.
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Okay- I really like this Amelia Peabody- there is a fantastic scene in the middle of the book- but then- Nefret- What were you thinking?!? Your motivations make no sense! None at all! Why? Luckily- there is He Shall Thunder- my favorite of the series- just after.
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Read in July, 2007
I got myself all of the Amelia Peabody mysteries for my birthday last year and read them over the summer. Sometimes more egyptology than I need to know, but for the most part, fun and stimulating mysteries with well-developed characters. I enjoy watching the Emerson family adventures from the side lines.
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Read in September, 2007
The thing I like best about Elizabeth Peters' books is when the twists in the plot come along, they are completely believable. And, if you are paying attention, you will surely come to the same conclusions as the characters and solve the mystery along with them.
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Read in May, 2008
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Nefret, really. Why did you go and do that? I'm just wondering. And Percy, you have GOT to go. That is all I am saying. RAMSES! Dude, just go and shake the woman. She's being all stupid. Why in God's name did she go wtih Jeffrey? Stupid I say.
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Read in October, 2006
The ongoing changes in relationships among the younger protagonists move to center stage here, but the shift makes it far too easy for the even-halfway alert reader to guess the villain and his ultimate path to justice.
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By far the best books of this series are this book and He Shall Thunder in the Sky. You will need to read them back to back quickly so plan your time accordingly. DO NOT read them out of order. So great!
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Read in April, 2008
This is a wonderful series set in Egypt. If you love a little Egypt mixed in with some mystery and suspense, then this is the series for you.
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Left the reader hanging at the end! Reading the next book is necessary to assuage the unanswered questions.
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Read in August, 2000
#11 - rambles a bit more than I would like. Switching between Ramses and Amelia, sometimes make me lost!
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Read in June, 2005
This is my favorite Amelia Peabody book. I recommend reading the others in the series as well.
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Read in June, 2005
Not my favorite Amelia Peabody book but contains one of my all time favorite scenes.
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#11 in the series, and of course it contains one of my favorite (love) scenes
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