But since I was curious to discover this to be one of the earliest examples of a "Mummy's curse", I gave it a try. What I found out upon completing the story is that there is a lack of imagination, horror or admirable writing to be found in my opinion.
There were too many characters involved for this type of literature to co-exist, and since it was happening so far into the future, why did monarchies still exist? Why was there so much political talk about sovereign topics? Or am I simply unable to grasp the author's vision here anno 1827?
The mummy resurrected in question, called Cheops, merely manipulates and makes slaves of others while not really acting like a mummy itself, but more of a diabolical presence who inspired vice actions from the others.
Believe me, the way I attempt to summarize this is more exciting to read than the novel itself, it's not like it's a true classic compared to the other two novels I reviewed this month. But since I am always inclined to go as far back as possible in regards to experiencing all kinds of mediums through their origins, I did the same here.
And The Mummy! did not deliver.
Rating: *(out of 4)
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