Review: Great Historical Fiction
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 17, 2014
Khu was a great historical fiction novel and I am so glad I found it. I found the characters real and three dimensional. Ms. Murray's vast knowledge of ancient Egypt was interwoven throughout the story of the foundling Khu, the one described in the "Prophecy of Neferti" as the one who would "restore unity and prosperity." The vivid descriptions of the people and places made me feel as though I was actually there with the characters--Khu, Tem, Neferu, Makhti and the others--in ancient Egypt. Emotions ran high throughout the book, and was especially intense when Khu saved the small son of Neferu from drowning. I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys reading historical fiction.