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

A Day of Fire: A Novel of Pompeii

Vicky Alvear Shecter, Ben Kane, Michelle Moran, E. Knight, Kate Quinn, Sophie Perinot, Stephanie Dray

315 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous emotional sad medium-paced
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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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Moods

emotional 89%
sad 58%
adventurous 55%
dark 48%
tense 46%
informative 39%
challenging 25%
reflective 25%
hopeful 12%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 24%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 30% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 36% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

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3.96

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