Helpful Score: 2
I am not a Patterson fan. Ive started reading a handful of his books hoping to find one that would make his popularity make sense to me. I usually only make it a few chapters before the writing style completely turns off my brain. To date I have only finished two of his books, both received 2-stars from me. That being said, I was beyond excited when I heard this book was coming out. I, like many, am fascinated by ancient Egypt, particularly King Tut and the discovery of his tomb by Howard Carter. Since I have such passion for the subject matter, I figured even Pattersons annoying writing style couldnt get in the way of my enjoyment.
Strike one
A Nonfiction Thriller. It says so right on the books cover. How is a fictionalized account of the alleged murder of King Tut non-fiction? It isnt. Its Historical Fiction and should have been labeled as such. Im really upset with Hachette Book Group for allowing that. Its misleading and straight up inaccurate.
Strike two
I wouldnt mind the novel jumping around in time if it had been well- written. The very beginning with Patterson talking to his editor, though, was enough to put me off. Hello? Ego much?
Written in three parts: present day James Patterson and Martin Dugard research the Boy King. Really? Do I really need to witness the creative process of James Patterson? And where is a bibliography listing the supposed research? Any non-fiction account worth its salt would at least site a few sources. Howard Carters discovery of the tomb The story of Howard Carter and how he came to discover the most famous tomb ever. King Tut A fictionalized (sorry, a nonfictionalized thrilling) account of Ancient Egypt and King Tut.
Strike Three
Juvenile writing. I would have considered this simple writing in sixth grade. I cannot figure out why so many people like it. Take your 2-pages per chapter, 100 chapter simpleton ass and stop using co-writers to write your 1000 books a year.
Conclusion
Was King Tut murdered? Who knows.
Strike one
A Nonfiction Thriller. It says so right on the books cover. How is a fictionalized account of the alleged murder of King Tut non-fiction? It isnt. Its Historical Fiction and should have been labeled as such. Im really upset with Hachette Book Group for allowing that. Its misleading and straight up inaccurate.
Strike two
I wouldnt mind the novel jumping around in time if it had been well- written. The very beginning with Patterson talking to his editor, though, was enough to put me off. Hello? Ego much?
Written in three parts: present day James Patterson and Martin Dugard research the Boy King. Really? Do I really need to witness the creative process of James Patterson? And where is a bibliography listing the supposed research? Any non-fiction account worth its salt would at least site a few sources. Howard Carters discovery of the tomb The story of Howard Carter and how he came to discover the most famous tomb ever. King Tut A fictionalized (sorry, a nonfictionalized thrilling) account of Ancient Egypt and King Tut.
Strike Three
Juvenile writing. I would have considered this simple writing in sixth grade. I cannot figure out why so many people like it. Take your 2-pages per chapter, 100 chapter simpleton ass and stop using co-writers to write your 1000 books a year.
Conclusion
Was King Tut murdered? Who knows.
