Robert Harris’ Pompeii is a novel that tracks the effects of Mt. Vesuvius’ eruption on the Roman town of Pompeii. This was a very engaging story because Harris includes interesting details that elaborate on the town’s culture and traditions. This helped to remind me that although Pompeii is a novel, it is based on a true, historic occurrence. Also, it was very effective how Harris weaved in information about the fictional characters with real, scientific events, such as earthquakes, that foreshadowed Mt. Vesuvius’ eruption. Although it was not my favorite book due to its very slow start, I did learn a great deal about volcanoes and the historical eruption from it. So if you are someone who loves learning about the science and social effects of volcanoes, then this book is perfect for you!
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