The beginning and middle of the book is really informative, with floorplans of the sites being described. However, it seems to lose steam by the end, when discussing areas that are off the beaten path. There is a good section with various books, movies, music and other references, so the reader can read more on the different topics. My only other complaint is that it's a bit heafty, to carry around, so I won't be able to take it to Egypt with me, to compare the text with the real thing. ( )