Pompeii by Robert Harris

Pompeii

Robert Harris

397 pages • first pub 2003 (view editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller adventurous informative tense medium-paced
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For readers drawn to tense historical mysteries about the collision between human ambition and nature’s inevitable power. Perfect if you like moderately-paced thrillers with precise technical detail, mounting dread, and the pleasure of watching ancient systems crack while people refuse to see.

Community Reviews

3.66
based on 3,320 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 75%

tense: 64%

informative: 53%

mysterious: 25%

dark: 24%

emotional: 19%

sad: 18%

challenging: 8%

reflective: 8%

hopeful: 4%

inspiring: 4%

funny: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

32% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

54% of readers chose Plot
38% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

32% of readers chose Yes
10% 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?

9% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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