Review of The Feather of Maat in the Lake of Fire
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Review of The Feather of Maat in the Lake of Fire
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Feather of Maat in the Lake of Fire" by Jeffrey Riley.]
The Feather of Maat in the Lake of Fire by Jeffrey Riley transports the reader back to ancient Egypt, where a gang of men is robbing the tombs of Egypt's most renowned Pharaohs. Throughout the book, we learn that there's more to this group than meets the eye. We are also introduced to a gifted and dogged investigator—will he be able to unravel the conspiracy behind the thieves' actions?
The author, Jeffrey Riley, is great at describing each scene—I was able to clearly picture each character and the place they were in. There are a few main characters throughout the book, and they are all very well developed. Each one has a different voice and motivation, so I easily distinguished one from the other. I felt as though these were real people rather than imagined characters.
The first half of The Feather of Maat in the Lake of Fire focuses on the group of thieves. We learn about each one of them, their backstory, and what factors have landed them in this place. Then, in the second half of the book, we meet a police officer who is investigating this group. I thought that structure was very effective and kept me engaged with the plot all the way to the end. The book's ending is also incredibly satisfying. It builds upon some of the main themes, such as honor and justice, that permeate the story.
My biggest complaint about The Feather of Maat in the Lake of Fire is the amount of backstory that we get for each character. The first few chapters are filled with a ton of information about each of the thieves, more than I needed. I grew bored with the sheer amount of these characters' histories and struggled to get through those sections. However, once the book got into the action of the present day, I was engrossed in the story.
I rate The Feather of Maat in the Lake of Fire 3 out of 4 stars. I enjoyed this story and found the characters compelling. There are exciting moments of action throughout, and it is very well-written.
I would recommend this book to readers interested in ancient Egypt and its customs and lore. It's also a fun adventure book with a twist on the cops and robbers genre. Because there is no sexual content, I think parents could also read this with older children who might be interested in this type of tale.
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The Feather of Maat in the Lake of Fire
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The Feather of Maat in the Lake of Fire by Jeffrey Riley transports the reader back to ancient Egypt, where a gang of men is robbing the tombs of Egypt's most renowned Pharaohs. Throughout the book, we learn that there's more to this group than meets the eye. We are also introduced to a gifted and dogged investigator—will he be able to unravel the conspiracy behind the thieves' actions?
The author, Jeffrey Riley, is great at describing each scene—I was able to clearly picture each character and the place they were in. There are a few main characters throughout the book, and they are all very well developed. Each one has a different voice and motivation, so I easily distinguished one from the other. I felt as though these were real people rather than imagined characters.
The first half of The Feather of Maat in the Lake of Fire focuses on the group of thieves. We learn about each one of them, their backstory, and what factors have landed them in this place. Then, in the second half of the book, we meet a police officer who is investigating this group. I thought that structure was very effective and kept me engaged with the plot all the way to the end. The book's ending is also incredibly satisfying. It builds upon some of the main themes, such as honor and justice, that permeate the story.
My biggest complaint about The Feather of Maat in the Lake of Fire is the amount of backstory that we get for each character. The first few chapters are filled with a ton of information about each of the thieves, more than I needed. I grew bored with the sheer amount of these characters' histories and struggled to get through those sections. However, once the book got into the action of the present day, I was engrossed in the story.
I rate The Feather of Maat in the Lake of Fire 3 out of 4 stars. I enjoyed this story and found the characters compelling. There are exciting moments of action throughout, and it is very well-written.
I would recommend this book to readers interested in ancient Egypt and its customs and lore. It's also a fun adventure book with a twist on the cops and robbers genre. Because there is no sexual content, I think parents could also read this with older children who might be interested in this type of tale.
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The Feather of Maat in the Lake of Fire
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A book about ancient Egypt may be an enjoyable read. There will be a lot to learn in such case. Well done on a nice review
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