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If you want to read a fantastic historical fiction novel that covers these events (including Pliny the Elder's rescue mission) seek out Pompeii by Robert Harris
by ilamont 6y ago
If you want to read a fantastic historical fiction novel that covers these events (including Pliny the Elder's rescue mission) seek out Pompeii by Robert Harris.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/76010/pompeii-by-robert-harris/ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/76010/pompeii-by-ro...
- ggambetta 6y agoI really like Robert Harris in general, Fatherland being my favorite (shame about the terrible movie adaptation!), and the Cicero Trilogy being fantastic. But for some reason Pompeii didn't do it for me :( It's OK, it's by no means bad, but it left me unsatisfied.