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Review: In all the best selling novels sold today; there is love, lost love, hope, hopelessness, dispair, tragedy, and hope again.
These elements (in whichever order the author chooses to give them to the reader) are essential to good character development and indepth plot construction. In "The Egyptian" Mika Waltari not only manifests these 'essentials' with the gifted hand of a Houdini; he weaves them into a historical setting that virtually brings ancient Egypt alive.
No one can read this book and not experience the strength of true love; the foolishness of the human heart; the dreams men have dreamt throughout the ages; or fail to see the insight with which one man perceives himself, and those he comes in contact with. This is a must book for all:
Physicians, lovers, dreamers, and psychologists alike will walk the streets of ancient Thebes and smell the fish broiling on open braziers as the sun slowly settles into the Land of the Dead.
Walk the Black Lands. Flee to the Red Lands. Love the beautifull Nefernefer. Stand beside Pharoah. Savor the best life has to offer, then shiver at the bitter taste of misfortune. Learn life as it has never be taught before, or since.
Published originally in 1945, The Egyptian was an instant international success. It has since been translated into at least five different languages. It's time for you to find out why
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Summary: A balanced & influential novel.
Review: I first read this as a teenager and now, many years later, it remains the most influential novel in my life. It's a wonderful look at a man's life which blends sadness and humour, fate and joy. I cannot recommend it enoug
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Summary: Inquiry about Japanese translation of 'Egyptian'.
Review: This is not excatly a review, but an inquiry if someone would know something about the availability of the Japanese translation of this book. I have been collecting for years various translations of this superb book and I haven't a Japanese one.
It has been published in Tokyo under the name 'Ejiputojin I-II' (sorry, software doesn't support katagana-syllabary!). The book has been sold out for years, I'd like to purchase even a secondhand one.
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Summary: Wonderful (and contains best revenge sequence I've read)
Review: Mika's books have been a repeat favorite of mine for many years. Although the titles may appear to be of a mold and rather boring, the stories are anything but. My favorites are the Egyptian, The Wanderer and The Adventurer. Wonderful historical flavor
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Summary: Exceptional book !
Review: I first read this book when I was a teenager in the fifties. I found it great. Since then, I have read it numerous times and still think it is probably the best historical book ever written. Other books by Waltari are also great. The Adventurer and The Renegade are also very good. I have read them all. The religious turmoil in the middle ages described in The Adventurer is amazing in its accuracy and emotion. The sack of Rome and the terror of the Inquisition scared me 40 years ago and still make me uneasy. Will it occur again
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Summary: My Favorite Book!!
Review: A truly great book for anyone interested in ancient Egypt. Filled with memorable characters and plots. In my opinion, the very best of Mr. Waltari's work and a masterpiece of emotion.
The life of a doctor in ancient Egypt is subject to the trials and tribulations of poverty, pharoahs, politics, plots and priests (not necessarily in that order...). His personal and very human shortcomings provide the fuel for wild misadventures even as he matures to penultimate triumph...
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Summary: Greatest historical novel every read!
Review: Greatest historical novel every read! And I have read lots
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Summary: Wonderful book
Review: Every time I've read this book I've enjoyed it. I know this book was scandalous when it was first released and banned in a few places for its raciness but I've never found the book offensive -- just absolutely captivating. It's one of those very rare books that can make an ancient society come to life without bogging down the plot. The cover art for this particular copy is perfect too.
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Summary: Great story...
Review: I am always liking new stories, just read this! IT KICKS [...]! So does another book I read this last month, and that's The Beast and Babylon by Ben Harris. What a great month for book reading...
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Summary: If you love Egyptian History and great story telling.
Review: I'm going to read it again after I find a good Ancient History map. I loved all the characters and look forward to reading other Waltari novels.
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