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Pompeii

Book • 2003
Pompeii by Robert Harris is a gripping historical novel set in ancient Rome, focusing on the story of Marcus Attilius Primus, an engineer tasked with fixing the Aqua Augusta aqueduct.

As Attilius works to resolve the water crisis, he uncovers corruption and faces the looming threat of Mount Vesuvius's eruption.

The novel masterfully blends historical fact with fiction, capturing the final days of Pompeii and the tragic events that unfolded.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

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Jay Shetty
in the context of a study on how reading affects the brain.
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Mentioned by Chuck as a book on deck to read, specifying that he likes historical fiction before the 1800s.
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Tess Gerritsen
as a thriller about the last days before Vesuvius erupted.
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