The Nature of Things

I had long wanted to read The Egyptian and in September, 2009, I finally got around to it. It was an interesting read and, once again, I reviewed it on Goodreads. ~~~~~  The Egyptian by Mika Waltari My rating: 3 of 5 stars I have long had an interest in the history of ancient Egypt, particularly the Amarna period when the heretic pharaoh Akhnaton attempted to overthrow the ancient gods of the land and replace them with the One God, Aton.  It was a turbulent time when blood often flowed in the streets, a time that was rich in drama on many levels. "The Egyptian" is set in that period.  It is presented as the "autobiography" of the mysterious Sinuhe, a man of uncertain origins who rose from poverty to be the physician to the king. Before he attained that high position, he traveled throughout the Mediterranean area, to Syria, Mitanni, Babylonia, and Crete.  During his travels, he treats the sick and learns form other physicians and his renown grows.  He also gath...