Egypt and Nile are the core ground for Wilbur Smith's "River God" and before reading this book they were just two icons on a Map(Most Popular ones though) for me. River God describes Ancient Egyptian Kingdom, Pharaoh, People, their advancements, their Gods(Seth is terrible indeed and the way Kratas(one of the characters) swears on him is quite funny), their craze for Pyramids and afterlife. All these are woven deeply into the story of a Pharaoh's obsessed with his preparations for afterlife(n...

this is the first book of Egyptian series of Wilber Smith.. amazing, spine chilling.. a must read

A very very excellent book. I traveled to that period.love to read taita's character.

Amazing adventerous story

It is a wonderful book, but it's not for everyone to enjoy. All in all, It is a great book in my opinion and accents the lifestyle of Ancient Egypt very well.

The story revolves thoroughly in ancient Egypt.The language captivates the reader till the end , and leaves him wishing for more. History enthusiasts will love the book to the core.
A stark legend through time , the RIVER GOD shows the dark side of humans , love , and monarchy , unchanged through the centuries.
Fiction at is LITERAL BEST !!!