Comments on: The Sunday Salon - in Egypt with Nefertiti

By: Danielle

Danielle — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:29:11 +0000

I really liked the book (thankfully told in her sister’s voice), but I found Nefertiti pretty insufferable, too! I have Michelle Moran’s next book lined up, though I’m not sure when I will get to it.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:38:35 +0000

I’ve always been fascinated by this period in history.

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By: Ann Darnton

Ann Darnton — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:42:31 +0000

I really wanted to like ‘Nefertiti’ but found I couldn’t get passed page 100 or so. Like you, I found her totally infuriating, but I couldn’t summon up the enthusiasm for any of the other characters to go on. I would like to know more about this period of Ancient History though, so I’m grateful for the recommendations for Tyldesley. I must try the library for these.

By: John

John — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:05:33 +0000

I am always interested in the apparent impact of Egypt on western culture say unlike the Greeks but one line of argument is that they invented monotheism which Moses popularised and that because of their cult of Iris they influenced the growth of the role of Mary. The popular Osiris was instrumental in a lot of the area mystery religions that helped to create a climate for Christianity so not as simple as things are made out to be! My Holiday from Hell and Books from Heaven post.

By: Kay

Kay — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:27:53 +0000

I have this book somewhere around here. Glad to hear your thoughts on it. I’ll enjoy reading it I’m sure. After reading some of Elizabeth Peters’ archeological mysteries, it will be fun to see that time period as it was happening.

By: frumiousb

frumiousb — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:21:45 +0000

The Tyldesley book on Nefertiti sounds interesting. I’m in 18th century France myself, today, and frankly I can’t blame you for preferring to stay in ancient Egypt.