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Liked It “Maybe it's because I lived on a live volcano for five years that I found this so interesting, but it's a good historical novel. I learned a lot about the Roman culture of the times, volcanoes, aqueducts, Pompeii, and more. And there's even a love story to boot!” see full review » see other reviews » |
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R M wrote this review 4 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Maybe it's because I lived on a live volcano for five years that I found this so interesting, but it's a good historical novel. I learned a lot about the Roman culture of the times, volcanoes, aqueducts, Pompeii, and more. And there's even a love story to boot! ”
Maryellen P wrote this review Friday, November 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“For those of us who don't fancy reading heavy historical tomes, this is a fantastic way to explore what it must have been like to experience the eruption of Vesuvius, with great detail of the excesses, intrigues and social mores of everday Roman life. Robert Harris is a brilliant writer and all his characters are rounded and believable. This book even made me interested in the building and maintenance of Roman viaducts!”
Olive F wrote this review Monday, October 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A fascinating perspective on the destruction of Pompeii, following the trail of sulphurous fumes with a diligent water engineer.”
Brian H wrote this review Thursday, September 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Excellent! I've been to Pompeii, but had I read this before I went it would have held much more meaning...I suppose I would have had a better idea of what I was looking at, and how it might have felt to be there when Vesuvius blew its top. I guess I'll just have to go again! ”
sara k wrote this review Friday, September 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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darrell m wrote this review Friday, September 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Originele invalshoek, en hoewel je weet wat er gaat gebeuren, blijft het tot de laatste regels spannend of de hoofdpersonen het redden. Bovendien wordt er ondertussen veel verteld over het leven van de Romeinen, de hiërarchie, de bureaucratie, de slaven, hoe het dagelijks leven eruit zag. Interessant, spannend, en geen moment vervelend.”
Desiree V wrote this review Saturday, August 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“historical fiction, mature content, (advance reader's ed.); I had trouble putting this one down. It's very well-written, from the perspective of a young aquarius. The story covers two days, prior to and including the eruption of Vesuvius, which completely wiped out Pompeii. It effortlessly covers the many layers of life in any city - corruption, social structure and status, etc. while unraveling what makes the cities of ancient Rome unique, all while telling the geological story of a volcano and making it absolutely fascinating.”
Lynn M wrote this review Sunday, August 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Historical fiction of the two days prior to and during the erruptions of Mt.Vesuviuz in Italy. Very good read and a must if you are going to visit Pompeii.”
Chris V wrote this review Saturday, August 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
