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Spin - Escaping the Volcano
by Diana R. Bain
Parents and young readers alike will fall in love with the compelling narrative of life in the ancient Roman Empire at the time when the city of Pompeii was destroyed by a volcanic eruption. The moving and convincing novel, titled “Spin – Escaping the Volcano” by Diana R. Bain was published in 2012. The author succeeds in dramatizing life in provincial Roman society in AD 79, entrancing the reader with a story immersed in intrigue, social disparity, friendship, and courage. A glance at the chapter titles offers a clue of how the adventure unfolds; the story opens with “The Magpie's Treasure”, halfway through “The Dangerous Banquet” and in closing “Voyage to Freedom”, taking the reader on a captivating journey across the threshold of time. The author teases the reader by creating anticipation that appeals to our primitive fight-or-flight response as well as our rational need to solve problems. The purpose of the book, I believe, is to teach modern day children (and their elders) that history imparts personal identity and improves our capacity for determination and judgment. “Spin – Escaping the Volcano” shows us models of good and responsible citizenship, helps us identify with change and societal development and provides a context from which to understand ourselves and others. The book title meshes well with the mysterious way in which two modern day children cross the threshold of time and the relationships forged with people from a vastly different era. The reader is provoked to play a part in the unfolding plot, but is also enthralled as they recognize challenges and solutions that relate to the present. The reader is given a lesson in the value of human kindness bestowed on those who suffer adversity; by comparison, in times of crisis most people today focus purely on their own welfare and survival. Diana R. Bain's writing is eloquent yet understandable. She brings the story to an open-ended close with a thought-provoking issue that raises a succession of theories for the reader – something to look forward to in the sequel. This novel in essence explores the complexity of escaping tyranny and embracing liberty. The author succeeds in providing an in-depth and dramatic narrative in a style that is clear, precise and rich with meaning and connotations. Review by Theresa Lutge-Smith (February 2013)
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