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Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

460 reviews

takarakei's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

WOW!!!

I personally think this book is best gone into knowing as little as possible. The only thing I would say is be ready for a weird ride. The first 1/3 of the book you are gonna be confused and like "wtf am I reading" but STICK WITH IT!!! It's so hard to even describe this book without giving too much away. I want to read everything anyone has ever written about this book to delve further into analysis of it. I personally am going to be thinking about it for a long time to come.

One of the most unique books I've read also. There's not a strong 'plot' per say, besides the mystery of the world, but trying to piece together what is even going on was enough for me. The ending brought tears to my eyes.

I also find it a good sign when I finish a book and immediately think "I can't wait to reread this"!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Toxic friendship

Minor: Excrement, Vomit, and Murder

mmarquis1158's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I don’t even really have the words for this book. I’ve never been so quickly sucked into a world like I was when reading the first few pages about the House. It was both comforting and uncertain. I struggle to even describe this book because it’s one of those reads where it leaves you in like a book hangover. Definitely one I will be thinking about long after finishing. And I definitely plan to read it again in the future. I heard someone on TikTok describe this book as not just a story, but an actual work of art. I couldn’t agree more. It was beautiful, emotional, mysterious, and it really gets the reader thinking. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Gaslighting

Moderate: Kidnapping

Minor: Death

lilybarna's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Have to invest in going on a journey, so incredibly worth it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement

Moderate: Death

Minor: Gun violence

monica_oliv's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH PIRANESI I LOVE YOU AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

Moderate: Torture

Minor: Sexual violence, Violence, and Vomit

laguerrelewis's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I have never read anything quite like Piranesi. I am certainly eager to read Susanna Clarke’s other work, as I’m incredibly curious as to see what else the imaginative mind that spawned this book can come up with. The prose is beautiful and at times haunting. The way dramatic irony is utilized is masterful. I highly recommend you go in as blind as you can.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Slavery, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

naomi_k's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Confinement, Death, and Kidnapping

Minor: Child death, Gun violence, Vomit, and Murder

tiffisabooknerd's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death

Minor: Gun violence

seforaflorian's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gaslighting

turpial23's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I loved the exploration of the House and it's beauty, and Clarke's skillful and wonderful writing that brings it to life.  I've dreamed of these halls several times while reading the book.  The story is captivating and heart-punching in unexpected ways. I devoured this novel, and enjoyed it thoroughly. One of the few books I'll probably want to re-read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Emotional abuse

katlouisee's review against another edition

challenging mysterious reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Death, Excrement, Kidnapping, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Toxic friendship

Minor: Death, Gun violence, Slavery, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail