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May 13, 2016DorisWaggoner rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Having an interest in archaeology, I sought out the Sutton Hoo treasure in the British Museum. I was disappointed that most of it was being refurbished and not on display. So this book caught my eye, even though it's a novelization and not a nonfiction account of the dig. I don't know how well this book conforms to the actual dig. But the fact that the artifacts ended up in the BM indicates that the overall account is correct. The book itself is well written, and compelling. Told from the point of view of several characters, it's fast paced. Archaeologists probably will not consider the book adequate. Its focus is on the people involved, the times, and the general aspects of the ship and its meaning. I enjoyed it, reading it in one sitting. Now I'm looking for a nonfiction account for the layperson.