Customer Reviews
Seventh Scroll - By: R. Wallace, 06 Jul 2008 
Make sure you read River God first then this it is amazing its like an indiana jones film, in fact thay should make a film of it! Its got everything sexy women, hero, bad guys, & a serious adventure, it is a must read & you can read time & time again. brillant!
best ever story teller - By: C. Johnson, 26 Feb 2008 I have read alll of Wilbur Smith's books & never fail to enjoy them. I read this when it first came out & was "chuffed" that this carried on the story but in modern times. I have just ordered Quest & look forward to reading this but am reading Warlock again to refresh me. I was inspired by these stories to go to Egypt & while reading Warlock again, I can relate to some of the places. Definitely will be reading these 4 stories again & again, although, knowing Wilbur Smith, he will probably develop this storyline again & again, like his South African books. If you haven't read these, read them as they give great insights into the turbulence of that country. Cannot recommend Wilbur enough for a damn good read!!!
Written for children - By: colin Holmes, 05 Feb 2008 
This book reminds me of The Hardy Boys series... Surely no intelligent person over the age of 8 could enjoy the stilted dialogue & patheticallly unrealistic actions of the characters??
I think Wilbur Smith has been isolated into a fairy world of chivalry & old fashioned snobbery that leaves me with a sour taste in my mouth. Again Mr. Smith has taken a turn for the worse with this predictable tale.
Very disappointing compared to River God - By: J. Dicker, 06 Dec 2007 
After reading the absolutely brilliant River God, I rightfully had huge expectations for The Seventh Scroll.
It is a good book written in classic Wilbur Smith style, but unfortunately it leaves a lot to be desired with its fast paced story, shalllow characters & predictable plot.
Smith is definitely a master story teller which can vividly paint the scenes in your mind, but this book seriously lacks the poignancy of his previous work. From this I get the impression that it was mostly written by his editors.
Overalll, the book is entertaining & will keep you turning pages, but fails to build on the Egyptian epic started in River God. I seriously hope this book does not mark the series' descent.
Brilliant - By: S. Pullen, 25 Aug 2007 What a great follow up for River God, heroes, heroines, goodies, baddies & alll the time dear old Taita is in the background. I could not put this book down, it reallly is a great read, a breathtaking adventure. Anyone who hasn't read this series, you reallly need to start with River God before you read this.
