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| Ramses: The Son of Light - Volume I (Vol 1) | 
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Sales Rank: 89625
Category: Book
Author: Christian Jacq
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Studio: Grand Central Publishing
Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing
Label: Grand Central Publishing
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 1
ISBN: 0446673560
Dewey Decimal Number: 843.914
EAN: 9780446673563
ASIN: 0446673560
Publication Date: November 1, 1997
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Product Description
Ancient Egypt comes alive in this eagerly anticipated new series that's breaking sales records in Europe! Ramses, Vol. I: The Son of Light recounts the thrilling story of Ramses, the legendary king who ruled Egypt for more than 60 years. Chosen by the pharaoh Seti, the 14-year-year-old Ramses sets into motion a tapestry of royal intrigue, treacherous plots, and romantic adventures that will keep readers spellbound and hungry for more.
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 Egyptian historical fiction November 3, 2008
I am delighted that this is the first of a five book series allowing full development of charactors that move through the exotic setting of imperial Egypt. Christian Jacq has drawn on his obvious grasp of this era to develop plot and supporting action that instructs as well as entertains. The court intrigue, foreign policies and threats and conflicting styles of leadership make an interesting counterpoint to many of our modern-day concerns.
 Great historical fiction! July 2, 2008
I have written a review about this book when I first read it and I must say it really is a wonderful fiction piece. I read this novel during the freshmen year of highschool, and now as a Graduate Student who has a more in-depth understanding on literary works, this books still continues to hold up and I find it to be a wonderful text. The casual reader will not be turned off by the length of it, as it is not quite long nor does it convey itself as a rather difficult read. Anyone who has a passion for Egyptian history will appreciate this book.
Ramses Vol 1 -5 & Stone of Light Series February 23, 2008
For a reader who loves "all thngs Egyptian" Jacq's entire series of Rameses Vol 1 - 5 are a must read. Same goes for the "Stone of Light" series. They are story telling at it's best. Great research and imagination combined. You are pulled into the lives as they were in ancient Egypt and taken on a magic carpet ride. Easy light reading, and a truly enjoyable experience. You will not be disappointed from start to finish with either series.
 Really bad historical novel series, bad history, bad writing March 25, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As one reviewer said, when I picked these up and read Mr Jacq's credentials I really expected a lot. Instead these are the worst by far ancient Egyptian historical novels I've ever read, and I've read many. They are totally historically inaccurate...they toss together Moses, Homer, Helen of Troy, all in the same era for no real reason...the writing is awful (maybe thats the translation?) Also, since I did read the first several, they go on and have Ramses who famously lived to over 90 (in an age when 40 or so was the average life span) and during those years sired approximately 100 children, the eldest ones he outlived, anyway...for reasons unknown to me the author decides to have him monogamous and father only 3 children and ADOPT the rest!!...this is a pharaoh of Egypt who would have had, like all pharaohs, a huge harem with women from all nations in it, starting from his early teens (see non-ficion books for this information.) This was their culture, they didn't live in ours! Don't try to force them to be us! Its just ridiculous all the way through, I had to finally stop. If you want some good Egyptian historical novels, ANYTHING by Pauline Gedge or Paul Doherty's trilogy about Akhenaten/ Tutankamun. Or see other peoples' listmania lists. Seriously, if you are interested in ancient Egypt please don't waste time and money on these!!!!!
 Ramses as a super-hero in a dull plot December 3, 2006
What I didn't like in the book was the almost divine attributes of Ramses, who in reality was a human being. His is portrayed as strong, clever, charming, attractive, loyal, good fighter, good lover, etc. He is more for Greek mythology than for an egyptology romance.
Christian Jacq has a lot to tell. Although the plot is linear is simple, his depictions of Ancient Egypt contain many details that help keep the reader interested and eager to know more.
I wasn't fascinated by the book, but I would recommend it as a past time.
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