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Robert Harris made the last days of Pompeii live again.

Revisado: 03-08-25

Harris recreates the horror of the immense power of nature and the destruction it can wreak. He intersperses fiction with historical accuracy dotted with scientific details about volcanic eruptions. For instance, scientists have calculated the explosive force of Vesuvius as 100,000 times that of the atomic bomb unleashed on Hiroshima. Being reminded of the cruelty and misogyny of men in ancient times was disturbing however, Marcus Attilius Primus stands out as a very decent fellow so maybe they weren’t all as hateful as Ampliatus.

Highly recommend this book (and his Cicero trilogy) to everyone interested in ancient history.

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Rattling good story

Revisado: 07-06-24

Loved the technical information about volcanoes. I did not like how the government buried nuclear and other dangerous waste in the caves, especially after watching a documentary about the dangerous chemicals and nuclear waste that has been dumped on the ocean floors by numerous governments around the world. Just like Crichton and Patterson wrote about their fictitious time bomb we are literally sitting on one ourselves. But the story is well worth listening to.

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Elizabeth Vandiver is Unbeatable

Revisado: 05-16-23

Elizabeth Vandiver brings The Aeneid of Virgil to life with in-depth explanations and analysis. There is none better.

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Alice Henderson is a Superstar

Revisado: 01-11-23

Having now finished all three of the Alex Carter books I am completely hooked. Fast paced and full of action the books keep you listening but it is the wildlife descriptions that fascinate me. Passionate about the preservation of wildlife and wild spaces, these books inspire me to do more to help fight climate change and save wildlife for future generations. Thank you Alice Henderson. Eva Kaminsky is a terrific narrator too. Eager for the next book.

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A Must Read.

Revisado: 08-02-21

I had never heard about Elizabeth Packard but thanks to Kate Moore I now know what an amazing woman she was. Everyone should read this book. Kate Moore did a wonderful job of researching her material and did an excellent job reading her book. British accent or not.

I would be interested to know why no American author had chosen to write about Elizabeth’s life and her fight for the rights of women. My blood was boiling from beginning to end. I highly recommend this book to everyone.

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Top Entertainment

Revisado: 09-02-18

Having now listened to Anthony Franze’s two books I am a big fan. Fast paced, multiple angles and threads weaving in and out. Learnt so much about the Supreme Court. Thoroughly recommend and can’t wait for the next one.

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One of the best books ever

Revisado: 09-16-17

I loved this book from the first page. Beautifully written, wonderful story, and the narrator could not have been better. The fact that this is a true story makes the book even more special.

If you don't fall in love with Pino Lella then you have no heart.

Recommend this most highly. I hear a film is being made. I think it is essential that you read the book first.

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Highly recommended

Revisado: 08-14-17

Loved the story and the narration. Hope there is another book by this author and narrator.

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Get Ready For A Great Listen

Revisado: 06-21-17

I loved this book. Told in the first person by Karen the story reveals how mistakes made in youth can come back to haunt you with dire consequences. The narrator, Jennifer Ikeda, did a great job with the English accent and only a few words led me to believe she wasn't English herself. I looked her up and found she is American. Still an excellent job done with a brilliant story. Just bought Erin Kelly's He Said- She Said because I enjoyed The Poison Tree so much.

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Terrific Writer and Narrators

Revisado: 09-29-16

What a story. Started slowly but captured my attention about two chapters in. I wanted to shake Tim many times. What a twist after Tim finishes his memoir!!

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