Pompeii by Robert Harris

Pompeii

Robert Harris

349 pages first pub 2003 (view editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller adventurous informative tense medium-paced
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This novel will appeal to readers who relish watching a pragmatic outsider untangle a double mystery—human and natural—amid mounting danger, appreciating meticulous historical atmosphere without sacrificing propulsive tension.

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Ano 79 D.C. Faltam 48 horas para a catástrofe. Intriga política, corrupção e suspense pela mão do mestre do thriller histórico.É uma semana sufocante e estamos no final de agosto de 79 d.C. que lugar melhor para passar os últimos dias de verão do ...

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Community Reviews

3.66
based on 3,235 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 76%

tense: 62%

informative: 52%

mysterious: 24%

dark: 22%

emotional: 20%

sad: 19%

challenging: 8%

reflective: 8%

hopeful: 5%

inspiring: 4%

funny: 1%

lighthearted: 1%


Pace

31% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

55% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
7% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

21% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

8% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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