“Brilliant...One of the best books ever written about the history and significance of a natural disaster.” — New York Times
“Supremely well told: a fine exception to the dull run of most geological writing.” starred Kirkus Review — Kirkus Review (starred review)
“Winchester once again demonstrates a keen knack for balancing rich and often rigorous historical detail with dramatic tension and storytelling.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A good read.” — Washington Post Book World
“Masterful build-up of literary and geological tension.” — The Economist
“A real-life story bigger than any Hollywood blockbuster.” — Entertainment Weekly
“Winchester...is noted for his ability to turn scholarly history into engrossing narrative.” — Chicago Sun-Times
“Winchester’s exceptional attention to detail never falters.” — San Francisco Chronicle
“Winchester scores.” (byline Baltimore Sun, printed in Pittsburg Post-Gazette) — Baltimore Sun
“Winchester dramatically delivers...the book is absorbing...” — Daily News
“A rattling good read.” — Boston Sunday Globe
“Krakatoa is a pleasure from beginning to end.” — Boston Sunday Globe
“The rich and fascinating KRAKATOA confirms [Winchester’s] preeminence. Janet Maslin — International Herald Tribune