A Day of Fire: A Novel of Pompeii by Vicky Alvear Shecter, Ben Kane, Michelle Moran, E. Knight, Kate Quinn, Sophie Perinot, Stephanie Dray

11 hours, 19 minutes first pub 2014 (editions) user-added

fiction historical short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Pompeii was a lively resort flourishing in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius at the height of the Roman Empire. When Vesuvius erupted in an explosion of flame and ash, the entire town would be destroyed. Some of its citizens died in the chaos, some esc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
adventurous 60%
sad 60%
dark 46%
tense 46%
challenging 40%
hopeful 26%
informative 26%
reflective 26%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 85%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 46%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 45%

Average rating

3.98

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