– Nydelig bok med en flott oppleser. Deilig å leve seg tilbake i tid på denne måten! Vi følger en evenukk og hans kjærlighet til dronningen i Egypt. Gjennom intriger og maktkamper finner evenukken den beste veien for sin dronning og seg selv. Det er en nydelig bok, men opptatt av Egypt som jeg er, finner jeg en god del historiske faktafeil. Disse kan sikkert diskuteres frem og tilbake, og fylle en ny bok... Likevel har forfatteren en god kontroll på historien; slik at det meste blir bare pirk. Dette er en historie der vi kan nyte den uselviske evenukkens verden langs Nilens elvebredder.

– River God was the first book for me in this genre and I was so blown away with the crisp, rich, inventive, and exciting tale-telling that I read everything I could find, including all of Smith's books. River God set such a lofty standard that I may never recover enough to fully appreciate the works of others in this category. Granted, historians and purists may take issue with the historical accuracy but when writing like this has the capacity to captivate your interest and emotions so completely, who cares? It's not a textbook and not promoted as one. I've got to say, I read a lot, and this is a top-shelf tale that blew me away. I have recommended it to numerous friends and not one has been disappointed. Bravo, Mr. Smith.

– What a Wonderful Read... This was just a wonderful book. I found it to read so easily and the story was marvelous. It is a testament to the quality of the storytelling in this book that you are willing as the reader to overlook implausibilities and historical innaccuracies because you're enjoying the story so much. It is fiction people. That is your clue right there. This was the first book I have read by Wilbur Smith and I can tell you I am going to be reading alot more of his. Especially Warlock and The Seventh Scroll. I just could not get enough of this book. It does get gory in spots but that is how it was back then. Go get this book. It is well worth it and then some.