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by Christian Jacq (Author)
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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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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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3.0 out of 5 stars dont' expect to learn from this book, Jun 27 2004
Dont' expect to learn much about the life of Ramesses II from this book. Just as the rest of the series,while it is a good book for a lazy day at the beach, it is full of historical speculations and mostly historicaly inacurate.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Scholastic reading club nominee..., May 29 2004
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...or at least that is how this, uh, piece of historical fiction should have been marketed. The plot is a juvenile mystery in which the greatest of Egypt's pharoahs (albeit in a younger guise) and his friend, Moses (yes, THAT Moses), are the sleuths. The prose is moaningly bad even for the 'tweens crowd for which this novel should have been aimed, and the characters are riduculously flat and clichéd. It also offers little to no detail of society or daily life in those times thus failing to believably "set the stage" and transport the reader. If you're really looking for some decent historical fiction, try Colleen McCullough's Masters of Rome series. Not the same time period or topic, but you adults in crowd will not feel intellectually insulted with each passing paragraph. I rate this a one star only because I cannot leave half a star. Why would it earn even half a star? Spelling.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Egypt's Greatest Pharaoh Comes to Life, April 30 2004
By Frank T. Klus (Phoenix, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews
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The young Ramses stared the bull in the face. He was afraid. The bull was so fierce. The young prince turned to his father, Seti I, for help. "You're sending me to my death", cried the young boy. The pharaoh responded "You must become the light of your people, shining like the sun. You were hidden in my hand like a star; today I am setting you free. To shine-or to vanish!" Thus would begin the long and vibrant career of Egypt's greatest pharaoh. The first of a five-volume set, Christian Jacq's novel of the life of Ramses the Great begins with the king's early life in Egypt.

The supremely confident prince thought he was certain to succeed his father to the Horus Throne, but he was the only one who did. His brother, Shanaar, was the designated heir and he was jealous of his younger brother. His teacher said his name isn't even mentioned in court circles. He was told to leave town. Yet the prince was driven toward power and would never settle for anything less. He had a friend who felt the same way. A fire inside him driving him toward something great. That man was Moses. Even at a young age he began questioning the gods and was troubled by dreams he couldn't understand.

Life would not be easy for the young prince. He would face many obstacles that would put his life in danger. His father was an enigma to him-leaving him to believe he was testing him for greatness and then abandoning him. If he was the Son of Light he would have to battle the forces of darkness and they would come from people very close to him.

In ancient Egyptian culture the pharaoh was the protector of ma'at, the protector of order. To prove he was worthy of the honor he would have to prove it in the great battleground of Egypt. It would be order against chaos; light against darkness; and those storm clouds would gather threatening to consume the light before it had a chance to shine.

Christian Jacq weaves together an exciting tale, based on the life of Ramses II of Egypt. This was the time of Moses and we're introduced to him as a young teenage friend of the Prince. It was also the time of the battle of Troy and in Greek mythology Menelaus and Helen were forced by a great storm to the shores of Egypt. Jacq even has Homer conversing with the Crown Prince sharing his stories and philosophy with him. Finally, there is the living pharaoh, Seti I, who is seen as the gentle and wise ruler imparting his wisdom to his son. It is an exciting beginning to what promises to be one the ancient world's most gloriest of times.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Ramses: Destined or Doomed?
I personally thought that book was worthy of praise when I had completed it. The morality of it all was somewhat so important to the book that without it this marvelous book... Read more
Published on Feb 25 2004 by SCOTT C CANNON

2.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointing
Very dissapointing. I expected another bright book like Uarda but instead found a writing style similar to that of a 14 year old: poor in vocabulary, depth and wisdom and... Read more
Published on Nov 13 2003 by Klaudia

5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest Pharaoh Lives Again!
I have read this many times( along with the rest of the series)
The story is beautifully written. An amazing piece of litrature!
Published on Oct 22 2003 by Pharaoh's Wife

2.0 out of 5 stars I was disappointed by the entire series
the series promises much more than it can deliver. there is very little plot development and character development. Read more
Published on July 5 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Elegant and pleasant representation of Ramses' childhood
I bought the first three books of the Ramses series, because I was interested in reading a book about Egypt. And after completed the first one I feel quite satisfied. Read more
Published on Nov 28 2002 by Snake Fang

2.0 out of 5 stars Reads like a romance novel
After reading Pauline Gedge's books (her books on Egypt are a must read), I was looking forward to more historical fiction on Egypt. Read more
Published on Oct 10 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars Cartoonish
I would agree with the other 1-star reviewers when I say that this book is utter rubbish. Apart from the thin plot, poor writing style and erroneous historical facts, my biggest... Read more
Published on Sep 25 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant surprise
This book has sat on my bookshelf for over 12 months unread. For some reason I had the perception that it was going to be hard going.

Wrong!

This book is very easy to read. Read more

Published on Aug 14 2002 by K. Quirke

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for students, especially High School
Ramsees: The son of light(vol 1) is a terrific book for adults and teenagers alike, but it is especially good for teenagers because they are on the verge of adulthood. Read more
Published on Mar 18 2002 by Karla Glass

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read...Especially for History Majors
This book is simply a "must-read"...especially for history majors (smile) because it details the life of a boy enduring various tests to gain the strength and courage to follow... Read more
Published on Feb 24 2002 by Tara

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