Mother Nile

By: Warren Adler

Narrated by: Colin Fluxman

Mother Nile is the story of Si, the American-born son of an Irish father and Egyptian mother, who goes on a journey through the winding streets of the City of the Dead to solve a half-century-old mystery. When his mother makes an urgent plea on her deathbed, Si knows that he must make the journey to Egypt to find out the truth about his long-lost half-sister, conceived during his mother's affair with King Farouk. Hunted by those who would do anything to keep the past in the past, Si finds help from a young woman who captures his heart. He leaves the City of the Dead a changed man. This work of historical fiction takes listeners on an adventure brimming with suspense, intrigue, and romance.

Warning: This book is meant for listeners who are 18+ due to mature content.

©2016 Warren Adler (P)2016 Warren Adler

Mother Nile by Warren Adler

I'm really torn on this book I have never read anything by Warren Adler that I was not crazy about until reading this book. Mr. Adler is one of my favorite authors and I am very interested in anything that involves Egypt., But for some reason this book just didn't do it for me. If I'm being completely honest I would recommend skipping this book. I was voluntarily provided I review copy by the author publisher or narrator

Story doesn't make sense

This is a very compelling story, but confusing. It's not clear why Si MUST find his half-sister, or even that his mother asks him to find her. It's never made clear just what Si is supposed to do if/when he finds her. The ending of the story is even more confusing. It truly doesn't make sense. The pacing of the story is a bit erratic also. It's not always clear where we are in the timeline and there's a significant hole in the story. Nevertheless, the characters are well drawn and the descriptions are almost lyrical.

Colin Fluxman is not a good match for narrator. His British accent has no place in this story. He does not make nearly enough distinction between his character voices. It's often very difficult to tell which character is speaking during dialog. Perhaps this story would have made more sense with a more appropriate narrator.

NOTE: I was given this free review copy audiobook by the author and have voluntarily left this review.

Another Amazing Novel!!!

This story is very suspenseful and mysterious. While the subject matter is a bit dark, the characters are very well developed and the story kept me guessing. I love a good mystery, and these books did not disappoint!“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”

Sort of a downer

The story was ok, included a number of horrible acts showing how inhumane people can be to each other, culminating in each of the protagonists determining their quests were not worthwhile. In one case that is good because lives are saved. I am not sure about the other case, lives were lost in the process of helping him in his search, innocent lives, and at the end he decided it was not worth it.

Great story.

Any additional comments?

I was real Leary about whether or not I was going to like this book. I liked it very much. Wonderful surprise. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”

A very meaning filled story!

I enjoyed the historical aspects of this book. I have read other books about Egypt and find it a fascinating place. This book brings Egypt into contemporary times. The story circles around the ideas of what we see as modern, superior life and then shows us the alternative life's with its values. He book starts out at a fast pace, and I ended up going back and listening a second time, as I felt I had missed things. I did that in another part of the book where my attention was adrift. I enjoyed this book. It was well written and had a satisfying ending.