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Erika (17788 KP) rated The Buried: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution in Books

Feb 16, 2020  
The Buried: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution
The Buried: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution
Peter Hessler | 2019 | History & Politics
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
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I wasn't sure what to expect of this book. Was it a memoir of the author? A history of the Arab Spring? A history of archaeology in Egypt?
Well, it was all of the above, and I'm not sure I dug it. I minored in archaeology, so that was the main reason I read it. I knew somewhat of the Geo-political situation in that area of the world, but I avoid a lot of current events.
Don't get me wrong, Hessler is a great writer. However, I didn't sign up for a memoir.
It was an interesting mesh of all three subjects, I'm not sure it strictly worked.
  
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ClareR (5721 KP) rated The Anomaly in Books

Jul 15, 2018 (Updated Aug 12, 2018)  
The Anomaly
The Anomaly
Michael Rutger | 2018 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller
8
7.7 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
A surprising debut!
Another book that I didn't expect to like, but the snappy dialogue drew me in much more than the action (to begin with!).
This has been described as Indiana Jones (if he didn't know anything about archaeology) crossed with Tomb Raider (except Nolan is NO Lara Croft!). This is hack archaeology on YouTube which no expert would touch with a barge pole, but the conspiracy theorists love.
The build up left me wanting to visit the Grand Canyon, the middle part made me think twice. The end made me glad there are photos!
It's a bit Sci-fi, adventure, mystery and really quite funny. I really enjoyed it and will look out for any follow-ups!
Thank you to the Pigeonhole for sharing this novel!
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2200 KP) rated Artifacts (Faye Longchamp, #1) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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Artifacts (Faye Longchamp, #1)
Mary Anna Evans | 2004
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Missing students and an unexpected skull at a dig sight kick off this archaeology themed mystery series. The characters are good, but there were too many plot threads early on and it felt like it took a while to really come together.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-artifacts-by-mary-anna-evans.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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