Pompeii by Robert Harris

Pompeii

Robert Harris

278 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller adventurous informative tense medium-paced
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All along the Mediterranean coast, the Roman empire’s richest citizens are relaxing in their luxurious villas, enjoying the last days of summer. The world’s largest navy lies peacefully at anchor in Misenum. The tourists are spending their money i...

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Community Reviews

3.65
based on 3,021 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 78%

tense: 60%

informative: 53%

mysterious: 23%

dark: 21%

emotional: 20%

sad: 19%

challenging: 9%

reflective: 7%

hopeful: 6%

inspiring: 4%

funny: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

34% of readers chose fast
52% 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
7% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

23% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

46% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
51% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

6% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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