Review: IMHOTEP - Absolutely Perfect!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 13, 2013
I purchased Imhotep when I first received my Kindle almost a year ago. I didn't read it right away because of it's stated length of 816 pages. Silly me!Imhotep is the story of three Americans on holiday in Egypt. Two of them go into an ancient tomb and don't come back out. The third man sees this and goes in after them to investigate.Through the magic of an ancient Egyption inscription, all three find themselves in Ancient Egypt during the reign of the third dynasty king - Djoser.All three are thought to be gods because of their physical attributes, abilities and their knowledge. As they become separated they endure hardships and adventures that modern day archeologists have found records of.For me, this is a fascinating book that is full of wonder and intrigue, laughter, love, pain and despair.The three characters: Tim, Brian and Diane each have their strengths and weaknesses. The most surprising for me is Brian. He starts out as a brash jock on a lark and becomes one of the most noble characters I have encountered in my reading.Tim is very likable. He begins as a morose man who is travelling to avoid thinking about the death of his true love and ends up being enchanted by what he finds in Ancient Egypt. He finds his purpose in life and is rewarded for his skills and wisdom in a true twist that comes halfway through the story.Diane is a spoiled ex-cheerleades who comes off as being whiny and is prone to a tantrum or two. She becomes a pawn of sorts and of the three, she is the only one who never really finds her place in her new surroundings. She is something of a tragic character and in the end, finally gets her way.This is truly one of the finest stories I have ever read. The author states that the events, lifestyles and portrayals are as accurate as modern research can provide (except for the camels) and the story certainly rings true because of it.If you are thinking of reading this book, don't be put off by the length - believe me, when it ends you will ask yourself, "Is that all there is?". You will want there to be more.The author has heard your cries and has written a sequel!I won't wait so long to read the Buried Pyramid!