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| Original Title: | The Hippopotamus Marsh |
| ISBN: | 1569472203 (ISBN13: 9781569472200) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Lords of the Two Lands #1 |
Pauline Gedge
Paperback | Pages: 408 pages Rating: 4.03 | 1166 Users | 62 Reviews
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Seqenenra Tao, Prince of Weset, leads a revolt against the alien Hyksos pharaohs. His provincial aristocratic family is accustomed to a life of straitened gentility. But when the prince decides to rebel they must risk all, even life itself, to restore Egyptians and their gods to glory. The Hippopotamus Marsh begins a trilogy that brings to vivid life the passions and intrigues that ushered in the great Eighteenth Dynasty.
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| Title | : | The Hippopotamus Marsh (Lords of the Two Lands #1) |
| Author | : | Pauline Gedge |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 408 pages |
| Published | : | July 1st 2003 by Soho Press (first published 1998) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Northern Africa. Egypt. Fiction. Literature. Ancient |
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Ratings: 4.03 From 1166 Users | 62 ReviewsCriticism Epithetical Books The Hippopotamus Marsh (Lords of the Two Lands #1)
Bullet Review:Let's have a history lesson to put things into perspective.The last time I rated anything I read 5-stars: February 24, 2017The last non-fiction book I rated 5-stars: January 13, 2017The last fiction book I rated 5-stars: March 31, 2015 (and to be honest, the only reason I think it should get 5-stars is from its good message; I'm actually going to go right now to that review and revise to 4-stars)The last fiction book I rated 5-stars that makes me want to reread it RIGHT NOW: AprilThis is an amazing book. It's on the first rebellion at the end of the 17th empire. Well written and engaging. I read the rest of the trilogy, and was not disappointed.
I have heard many authors in the past decade being touted as the Queen of Historical Fiction; in fact there must be a civil war going on, I see it bandied around so often. Im a lifelong history nut and voracious reader, and yet I can definitively state that no historical fiction author I have read to date can match up to the majesty of Pauline Gedge.It is frankly criminal that this author is not better known. This is my third re-reading of Gedges trilogy about ancient Egypts 17th Dynasty, and
"The Hippopotamus Marsh" by Pauline 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.Some reviewers have said the novel moved too
4,5 stars - English hardcover - Thanks Amy to let me read this book. History at his best ( in a novel). It is long ago I did read this novel. My neighbours in Maastricht gave it to me to read. I noted the reating in my agenda but there was no entery of remarks about the book. That is a shame I think, but at the time I Just had a little baby with who I totaly adore. Amy went home to the states and I live in Venlo now. I still hope to get a chance to read this books again! They realy are good! 🌸🌷🌸
Another book that took a bit to sink my teeth into but I am glad I persevered! It took me a minute to get used to the tone and pace-- but I believe that both are more era-appropriate than some other ancient historical fiction I have read. It's not so... stodgy or formal that it is difficult to read, but it definitely serves to immerse you in a completely different time and place. I love how Gedge shifts perspective throughout the novel. Everything about her characters feels real and believable.
Historical Fiction set in Ancient Egypt like Child of the Morning. This one focuses on a family descended directly from former Pharaohs who have been displaced by conquerors. A monarch never rests easy around someone else who has a legitimate claim on power, so the story asks: what do you do when you're not a credible threat to the powers that be, but too much of a threat to be left alone?I again appreciated the historical education in terms of ancient Egyptian culture. It's not a typical
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