A review by geeky_erin
Pompeii by Robert Harris

4.0

Years ago, my high school Latin class took a field trip to Pompeii - but I was unable to go. Two weeks ago, I finally made it. I stood in the ruins of Pompeii, admired the view of Vesuvius, and tried to envision what life would have been like the days before the eruption. A few days later, a lovely Scottish couple recommended this book to me - and I'm glad they did. Were parts of the subplots unrealistic? Sure. Did I know how it was going to end? Well, we all know at least one major plot point. But the immersion in Roman culture felt true to me and the story moved well enough to keep me captivated. I think he captured the sense of confusion, foreboding, and doom quite well.