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River God (Ancient Egypt, #1)

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by Wilbur Smith

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For someone who does not like fantasy, do you think I would like this book? It was recommended to me because I wanted to read a book that had me staying up all night.
Carolyn Medley It was a great read for me. At times I was right there feeling, tasting and smelling.....
I read it twice, my interest and thirst to learn all I could …moreIt was a great read for me. At times I was right there feeling, tasting and smelling.....
I read it twice, my interest and thirst to learn all I could about Egypt and Africa overtook my world. I just could not get enough about the cultures. Even fully knowing that a lot was not factual, it put a desire in my soul to learn more about this amazing world we live In. I Think You Will enjoy It!(less)
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I need to know the answer!!!!!!! I only have 10 minutes!!!!!!!! Its imporant!!!!!!!!!!!! What is the genre???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Parker Rogers It's historical fiction with a bit of fantasy thrown in…moreIt's historical fiction with a bit of fantasy thrown in(less)
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How old is Taita at the beginning of the book? I know he had been slave to Lord Inef for 20 years.
Szymon At the beginning of the book Taita is 30 years old.
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Can this book be read as a stand alone?
Grey Blogs dedicated to briefing about Smith's Ancient Egypt series don't seem to require you to read previous books, so to answer, I think it can.
…moreBlogs dedicated to briefing about Smith's Ancient Egypt series don't seem to require you to read previous books, so to answer, I think it can.
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Do these Books need to be read in order? I purchased Pharoah not knowing it was part of a series.
Amy No I read River God and then Warlock as I didnt want to read the Seven Scrolls. It was fine. Ive also asked someone who has read them all and has conf…moreNo I read River God and then Warlock as I didnt want to read the Seven Scrolls. It was fine. Ive also asked someone who has read them all and has confirmed that it is okay. As for the later books in the series I am not sure. you would definitly lose a lot of information of who Taita is and he is amazing!(less)
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