The Lost Army of Cambyses
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The Lost Army of Cambyses
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Narrated by:
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Gordon Griffin
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By:
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Paul Sussman
About this listen
In 523 BC, the Persian pharaoh Cambyses dispatched an army across Egypt's western desert to destroy the oracle at Siwa. Legend has it that somewhere in the middle of the Great Dune Sea his army was overwhelmed by a sandstorm and lost forever. Two and a half millennia later, a mutilated corpse is washed up on the banks of the Nile at Luxor, an antiques dealer is savagely murdered in Cairo, and a British archaeologist is found dead at the ancient necropolis of Saqqara. The incidents appear unconnected, but Inspector Yusuf Khalifa of the Luxor police is not so sure...
©2002 Paul Sussman (P)2004 W F Howes LtdListeners also enjoyed...
What did you like best about The Lost Army of Cambyses? What did you like least?
Like Best? The use of an Egyptian Policeman who was neither corrupt or a homicidal imbecile.Worst. A slow, predictable and tedious story line
What will your next listen be?
UndecidedWhich scene did you most enjoy?
They blurred together so I cannot pick out oneDid The Lost Army of Cambyses inspire you to do anything?
No. I like historical fiction and have read many books similar to this one where the author takes historical events and tie them into a modern story. I can see that Paul Sussman has done a lot of research but this book just does not do anything for me.Tedious
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What made the experience of listening to The Lost Army of Cambyses the most enjoyable?
After a slow start the book twists and turns from historical past to modern day with a mixture of murder intrigue mystery crossed lover the book reveals it all. Twisting from thinking that the heroine has found her lover but then hitting betrayal for greed and twisting again towards remorse. Then finally the title comes into its own and the book ends on anew high of being once again lost.What was one of the most memorable moments of The Lost Army of Cambyses?
The last part where the betrayal turns to a new found supportivenessWhich character – as performed by Gordon Griffin – was your favourite?
Liked them all due to the part they playedWas there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Liked it allAny additional comments?
Well worth reading from all aspects of interestUnpredictable
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I understand what Paul Sussman wrote is all you can publish but why not consider giving warnings regarding blasphemy and the like. Bad language I can live with even if I would prefer not to but swearing using the names of religious leaders of the major faiths is very distasteful and if I had known about it I would have simply chosen another book.
What added to it was the reverence with which Islam was treated compared to the brash cursing of Christianity.
I wondered if this was because the author is sympathetic to Islam or was simply anti Christianity. Either way it spoiled a good listen.
Finally I had to smile when I read your guidelines which included the prohibition of "Harsh, profane, or discriminatory language" mmmm!
Cliff Keeys
Excessive blasphemy spoils it!
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If you could sum up The Lost Army of Cambyses in three words, what would they be?
fantastical researched surprisingWhat other book might you compare The Lost Army of Cambyses to, and why?
firefox by michael asherWhat do you think the narrator could have done better?
I missed clues to the identity of the antagonist, so maybe a little help would have been nice. I was a little shocked at the protagonists reactions, which obviously became clear as the plot unfolded.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No particular emotional reaction, but enjoyable.Any additional comments?
I got a bit board in the middle thinking the ending was predictable, it wasn't. well not all of it! enjoysuprising
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Interesting
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I wasn't convinced.
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What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
predictable, cliche ridden drivel spoils this book. Maybe a different author could improve it?What was most disappointing about Paul Sussman’s story?
Formulaic, predictable, rubbish.Which character – as performed by Gordon Griffin – was your favourite?
N/aYou didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?
It ended. I was horribly fascinated by how bad it was so forced myself to listen to the end just to confirm my view on how predictable it was.Any additional comments?
Great reader. Would have given up otherwise.Great reader, bad writing
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