Seqenenra Tao, Prince of Weset, leads a revolt against the alien Hyksos pharaohs. His provincial aristocratic family is accustomed to a life of str...
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Jan 17, 2012
Forgotten Realms Queen
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I am a fan of Pauline Gedge's book. I am waiting with baited breathe for her last instalment in the King's Man trilogy to come out in mass market, but I must admit I was rather dissapointed in this book, the first of her Lord of the Two Lands trilogy.
Now don't get me wrong I did enjoy it, but it was not my favorite of her works. It was rather dry , and the characters were for the most part whiny. Constantly bemoning their bad luck, disgrace, and fall from grace.
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Now don't get me wrong I did enjoy it, but it was not my favorite of her works. It was rather dry , and the characters were for the most part whiny. Constantly bemoning their bad luck, disgrace, and fall from grace.
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Dec 13, 2011
Dawn
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"The Hippopotamus Marsh" by Pauling Gedge is an engaging historical fiction that raises to life the Ancient Egypt in which it's characters lived. Gedge's prose is on point with the time period she depicts. All aspects of the novel combine to craft a beautiful story.
Set during an Egypt in transition--not at its height nor during its final days as an empire-- "The Hippopotamus Marsh" gives an interesting, unique perspective on the majestic civilization.
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Set during an Egypt in transition--not at its height nor during its final days as an empire-- "The Hippopotamus Marsh" gives an interesting, unique perspective on the majestic civilization.
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Oct 14, 2009
Cayleigh
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I randomly found Pauline Gedge while searching the Goodreads list of Egyptian books. Hippopotamus Marsh was the only book my library had by her. I enjoyed this book, she brings Ancient Egypt alive during the time when the Hyskos are ruling egypt and the Tao family decides they want their birthright as the real Kings of Egypt back. For the first part of the book I didn't know if I was going to like it, then the things started hopping and by the end of the book I became entrenched with the charact
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Jan 28, 2011
Elaine
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1560BC the Egyptians found themselves ruled by a foreign power, the Setiu, more commonly known as the Hyskos (from Asia. Came into the Nile Delta). They had found their way into the fertile Delta region of Egypt and settled there. Over time, they slowly removed all authority from what was already a weak Egyptian government. The entire invasion was achieved through subtle political and economic coercion, and was relatively bloodless. They became known as the Fifteenth Dynasty.
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1560BC the Egyptians found themselves ruled by a foreign power, the Setiu, more commonly known as the Hyskos (from Asia. Came into the Nile Delta). They had found their way into the fertile Delta region of Egypt and settled there. Over time, they slowly removed all authority from what was already a weak Egyptian government. The entire invasion was achieved through subtle political and economic coercion, and was relatively bloodless. They became known as the Fifteenth Dynasty.
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Aug 09, 2011
Marissa
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Pauline Gedge heeft overduidelijk haar best gedaan om het oude Egypte zo goed mogelijk tot leven te wekken. Ze maakt de rituelen begrijpelijk, de personages levend en de opeenvolgende situaties logisch, ondanks de duizenden jaren en duizenden kilometers afstand tussen ons en het verhaal.
Soms zijn de zinnen echter wel erg lang en klopt de interpunctie niet, waardoor het noodzakelijk is om terug te lezen. Daardoor hapert het verhaal.
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Soms zijn de zinnen echter wel erg lang en klopt de interpunctie niet, waardoor het noodzakelijk is om terug te lezen. Daardoor hapert het verhaal.
Tevens mag de vertaalster haar grammaticale vaardi More...
Aug 07, 2011
An excellent read, gripping and hard to put down. This has to be the best Gedge I have read so far. Real events vitalized by real people well filled out held my attention all through this fast paced narrative. I have got to get the rest of the trilogy.
Jan 19, 2009
William
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Excellent depiction of 17th dynasty Egypt.
This author is a wonderful writer.
This author is a wonderful writer.
Jul 10, 2010
Tracey
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I've only just discovered Pauline Gedge and I am absolutely thrilled - she writes Egyptian history as though she were an eyewitness. Beautiful, compelling story that is superbly written.
If you haven't yet discovered Pauline Gedge and you enjoy historical novels then I highly recommend beginning with this series - it won't be your last.
If you haven't yet discovered Pauline Gedge and you enjoy historical novels then I highly recommend beginning with this series - it won't be your last.
Aug 13, 2008
Kate
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Excellent book! Historical fiction of Ancient Egypt. This follows the beginnings of the rise of the Tao family, who fought against the Hyksos pharoahs who had usurped the Egyptian throne. Fascinating portraits of life in Ancient Egypt and fully alive characters who drive the story.
Nov 22, 2009
Libbie
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An extremely slow-moving book. So slow, in fact, that I've put it aside without finishing it. I'm hoping I'll come back to it some day when I feel like a more leisurely read. I did enjoy Gedge's Child of the Morning and The Eagle and the Raven.
Sep 30, 2011
Debbie
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It was so slow I couldn't finish it and I tried for a whole month!!!!So have given up.Doubt I'll try again amytime soon.
Jun 09, 2009
Kay
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I'm pretty biased when it comes to Pauline Gedge as I love everything I've ever read of hers.
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