Review: Hot, Burning Hot
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 31, 2013
Volcano Fire and Death is a riveting account of what it was like to live through an eruption of a live volcano. The book moves from the idyllic, peaceful home and environment of the author and photographer, to the destruction wreaked by the eruption. With the story essentially being told from the perspective of two people, the book is a vivid representation of the events leading up to, as well as through the event and out the other side.The information about volcanoes in the area provides a fascinating backdrop to the events of the fatal eruption and is quite riveting in itself. It certainly adds perspective to the actual eruption and its aftermath.The photos throughout the book also tell a story and add a special touch of reality to the event, both before and after. In fact, they work to hold the readers interest in the same way as the narrative.This is a well written and well formatted book too and the quality serves to add to the overall reader experience.It's not often you have the opportunity to read such a well structured account of an actual eruption from people who lived through it and who showed such compassion for those who didn't fare as well. This book is definitely worth reading and I highly recommend it.