Book Review: Sphinx

Another key aspect that makes this book different from other writings by Cook is that this one did not have a predictable end. In the last review, I remember writing that his writing is fast paced but does not have elements of mystery. This one broke that perception completely. The book was comparatively slow. The whole book spans just a few days but you feel that the pace is slow. Yet, there is an unsolved mystery right till the final few pages. 


I do not know the accuracy of the description of the tombs, the places of Egypt and the cultural practices. It was interesting to read about these practices, though at some places, there were elements of white supremacy in the description of the bazaars. It was a bit funny that a character that has been deliberately defined as average looking (!!) has every other man falling at her feet. But then I thought some of this may be required to write a best seller.
Overall, it was fairly engaging and I am tempted to read more of his books.