578 reviews for:

Pompeii

Robert Harris

3.66 AVERAGE

adventurous informative inspiring fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I went through a stage where anything set in this time frame, in this part of the world, was enough to keep me enthralled. This one was terrific.

Excellent book. I listened to it, and the narrator was outstanding. I now have a full and appalled understanding of what happened when Vesuvius erupted in August of 79 AD, a much better appreciation for Pliny, and more knowledge about Roman society.
mysterious medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I am such a dork -- I love that this protag is a freaking engineer ;-P Honestly was expecting something more Dan Brownish from this and am pleasantly surprised.

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Unexpectedly moving.
challenging informative tense medium-paced
informative sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
mysterious medium-paced
emotional sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No