--- product_id: 271575011 title: "Anchor Books Akhenaten: Dweller in Truth A Novel" brand: "naguib mahfouz" price: "VT6854" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/271575011-anchor-books-akhenaten-dweller-in-truth-a-novel store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Anchor Books Akhenaten: Dweller in Truth A Novel **Brand:** naguib mahfouz **Price:** VT6854 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Anchor Books Akhenaten: Dweller in Truth A Novel by naguib mahfouz - **How much does it cost?** VT6854 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/271575011-anchor-books-akhenaten-dweller-in-truth-a-novel) ## Best For - naguib mahfouz enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted naguib mahfouz brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Anchor Books Akhenaten: Dweller in Truth A Novel ## Images ![Anchor Books Akhenaten: Dweller in Truth A Novel - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41O9THARZAL.jpg) ![Anchor Books Akhenaten: Dweller in Truth A Novel - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31OFzBX3ALL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Who was he? *by E***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2002* This is a very interesting little book. It central theme is Akenaten the Sun King who was infamous as a pharaoh both for his rejection of the ancient religons but also in popular fiction for his wife Nefertitti. Akenaten however is not someone who appears in this book nor is this a potted piece of fiction outlinning his life. It is something more profound and with many parallels for any moment in human history. The narrator of the novel lives at a time not long after the death of Akenaten and he seeks the 'truth' behind the pharaoh's religon. The novel follows our narrator as he interviews living witnesses to the kings life, each chapter is a different interview/perspective on the events that took place. The points of view expressed are all completely different, some hate him, some love him, some admire him, some loath him, some don't understanded him however at the end of the novel we have a much more complete picture of a character than if we had read a fictional biography. Naguib Mahfouz has a wonderful way of writing, its easy to read and very simple yet it is beautiful in conveying profound meaning. At the end of the novel the reader is left to make their own mind up and to reflect that the life of the pharaoh who was vilified for his beliefs is as relevant today as it was more than 3000 years ago. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The fact that individual perceptions shape humainty's opinion is shown in a wonderful way. Definitely an ideal starting point fo *by A***A on Reviewed in India on 12 July 2015* This is Rashomon on steroids.The fact that individual perceptions shape humainty's opinion is shown in a wonderful way. Definitely an ideal starting point for someone preparing for a Mahfouz binge.The fact that the author is extremely well read himself strikes out beautifully. The heretic pharaoh Akenaton or Akhenaten is an embodiment of man's reasoning abilities, along with a nice helping of compassion ; but how his family, peers and subjects perceive his rule and untimely death and how that shapes Meriamun's own interpretation, is surprisingly well sketched and enjoyable and also mildly shocking at times.Ideally one should not take more than a day or two to finish this, and an ideal next book would be Miramar, which follows the same Rashomon-esque rubric.A very enjoyable read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The first monotheistic religion in the history of humanity *by G***E on Reviewed in Canada on 5 August 2020* A thoughtful book describing the same facts from different points of few. Complex and beautiful. A hunting story of a dream that turned to a nightmare. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/271575011-anchor-books-akhenaten-dweller-in-truth-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/271575011-anchor-books-akhenaten-dweller-in-truth-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*