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thenschultz 's review for:
Pompeii
by Robert Harris
I really shouldn't have enjoyed this book as much as I did, but nevertheless, it was a very fun read. On a 10-point scale I'd give a 7. Robert Harris will never be known for eloquent prose, but he brings such a unique perspective to everything that he writes and this is no exception. Pantheon of great literature? No. A thoroughly fascinating and unique perspective on what happened in Pompeii? Certainly. I expected light popcorn disaster fare and received a much nuanced take on ancient Rome, its customs, and the disaster. I'm glad I picked this one up to read even if it doesn't rise to the heights of his Cicero trilogy.