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Summary: A Perfect 10.
Review: Like every Peters' fan, I not only waited with breathless anticipation and frightfully impatient yearning for He Shall Thunder, but also pre-ordered the copy so that I would have the book in my hands the second it was released. It was well nigh near impossible not to sneak a glance at the last words on the last page but I managed it somehow and the wait made the ending all the more satisfying. I was in tears by the end, tears of joy, and I will reveal nothing further. But you die hard fans will know what I mean. I think this is the most wonderfully written book in the Peabody-Emerson series and now I can hardly wait for the next two installments. Buy it now, read it now. You can't afford to miss this one.
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Summary: Finally!
Review: After waiting in feverish impatience since last June's Falcon, I almost couldn't read Thunder fast enough. Happily, it was worth the wait.Thunder is a complex, wonderfully handled book, masterfully mixing historical events into the story of the Peabody-Emersons. It's a great conclusion to the four-book "younger generation" arc. I was incredibly impressed with how well Peters used seemingly insignificant clues from earlier books to important effect. She brought many threads together and answered many questions that have been intriguing readers for many books. And she devised a rip-roaring finish. My only quibble is that it could have used more narration from Ramses' point of view. He's Peters' best character, and some scenes cried out for his take on matters, but we had to get it through Amelia's eyes instead. And it was so gratifying to *finally* see those last two words in the book.
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Summary: Redeemed!
Review: I love the Emerson Books but I was upset by the things in Falcon at the Portal. Needless to say I couldn't wait for Thunder to come out. Rushing out and buying it; I sat up and read it in a day. Redeemed! Everything I wanted to happen in Thunder happened, and she didn't cheat! Now my heart rests easy, He Shall Thunder in the Sky was fantastic.
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Summary: "Journeys end in..."?
Review: Shakespeare gets quoted here and there in THUNDER. (Amelia is told to stop misquoting HAMLET in one particularly memorable scene.) There are also a number of utterances that Elizabeth Peters fans will undoubtedly quote to each other as vintage Amelia Peabodyisms, such as "Emerson, get that damned camel out of my garden!" In addition to answering many of the questions raised by the three most recent books, THUNDER also sparkles with sly humor and outrageous-yet-believable twists. This reader is also relieved to see the heroines back in form (having felt that, while still admirable, they weren't quite as vibrant and self-reliant in FALCON or -Night Train to Memphis- as they used to be). The quartet as a whole (starting with SEEING A LARGE CAT) is well worth staying up all night to (re)read.
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Summary: Outstanding!
Review: After "Falcon at the Portal" I was in such agony that I had to read the last chapter of this book first to enable myself to sleep nights! "He Shall Thunder..." is OUTSTANDING! We were all in turmoil after "Falcon", but this book settles all questions in a stunning page-turner that will satisfy just about everyone. Thank you, Elizabeth Peters, from the bottom of my heart!
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Summary: great book
Review: this book is great, it fits in with all the Peter's others wonderfully. A must read.
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Summary: Terrific praise for HE SHALL THUNDER IN THE SKY
Review: "The latest superb installment in this renowned series is one of Peters's best. Amelia Peabody Emerson and her husband are the sort of dauntless archaeologists who would never let a minor event like a world war distract them from their work. After all, they've been digging in the mild Egyptian winters for years. Now the younger members of the family--son Ramses and foster son and daughter David and Nefret--join their intrepid elders in their adventures, and the saga is all the richer for the new blood. As the Middle Eastern front of World War I develops during the excavation season of 1914-1915, the British are determined to hold Egypt and the Suez Canal against the Turks, who are allies of Germany. Ramses is loudly proclaiming pacifist sentiments, even as elderly ladies are handing him white feathers as a symbol of cowardice. Amelia and her husband Emerson are doggedly trying to continue their usual work schedule in the face of the growing horrors of the war and the machinations of villains as evil as they have ever encountered. Even Lawrence of Arabia has a minor part to play. Despite having produced 11 previous tales of Egyptological mystery and detection, Peters still writes a deeply satisfying story that combines elements of espionage, mystery and romance. Some big surprises are in store for readers while Peters deftly ties her subplots together, but a few threads are left dangling enticingly at the end, leaving fans to expect another installment in this extraordinary series." --Publishers Weekly
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Summary: The most satisfying yet!
Review: Fans of the Peabody Series know many issues have been dragging along in this entertaining series of books. At this point in time, Amelia and Emerson are at best in their late 50's, and their son, Ramses is a dashing young man in his early 20's. This book resolves many issues that fans have found lacking. They at last speak of their love for each other, and - gasp - actually demonstrate it! The love between Ramses and Nefret, the Emerson's ward, FINALLY is resolved. Indeed, this writer peeked at the last page and joyously saw the last two words of the book before digging into the book! Even Sethos, the Master Criminal is given a wild twist. Ms. Peters, please let Nefret and Ramses have the happiness Amelia and Emerson have! Give them a break and the adventures they also deserve! Ramses is as great a character as an Indiana Jones! Fans of the series rejoice! He Shall Thunder in the Sky is a must read!
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Summary: Worth the Wait
Review: After reading The Falcon at the Portal last fall, anticipation for Thunder built to a fever pitch. So when I obtained a copy of the book last night, I promptly ensconced myself on the sofa, blocked out the world for 3 hours, and finally put the book down with a sigh of complete -- satisfaction. Peters has done an excellent job with this one. Expectations have been so high that one might fear no mere book could meet them, but I think Thunder does. Many loose ends are tied up, mysteries unraveled, characters more fully and richly developed (including some delightful info. about Emerson and Amelia). The plot moves at a good pace, displaying what must have been extensive research by Peters on the Middle East and Egypt during World War I. Many comments on Falcon focused on the characters and relationship of NEfret and Ramses, and the supposed inconsistencies. I'll try not to give anything away, but will say that in Thunder a number of actions become plain. We are given deeper glimpses of both characters, Ramses in particular. I think he is Peter's best character, possibly because she's been working on him his entire life. There are also some great scenes between Ramses and both parents. And Sethos - how could I forget him? Yes, he appears again, and yes, his identity is finally and fully revealed. The climax of the book is so intense that for a minute it borders on melodrama ( a family proclivity, as Ramses remarks) but it manages to avoid it. All in all, an excellent book.
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Summary: All is revealed!
Review: For all those who, like me, were frustrated by The Falcon and the Portal, this definitely makes everything worthwhile. Nefret's behavior is not forgotten, and her "transformation" in this novel is realistic as are the explanations given for her previous decisions. Amelia - who decidedly makes up for any "lack" of expressed maternal instincts in this novel -- and Emerson's deductive reasonings (though still quite slow on the uptake on Nefret and Ramses) are back on target, and resolution is at hand -- finally! In fact, the book ties up so many loose ends (including the identity of the Master Criminal) that have occurred throughout the series, I did wonder if indeed this novel was the last we see of the Peabody/Emerson clan -- I certainly hope not! "Thunder" is in some ways a more complex read than usual, as it is carries on many, many different plots and subplots, each complete with varying subtexts, and, being ignorant myself of the Egyptian/British situation and involvement circu WWI, it was a little difficult to keep track of what was going on and why. In addition, everyone in the family has their own agenda that, for their own reasons (most are valid), they are keeping from everyone else. But, despite the complexity, it is unequivocably a wonderful, satisfying read, and worth every minute spent on its 400 pages. And, if you are, like me, a romantic at heart, the last five pages are "worth the price of admission! Enjoy, it's wonderful!
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