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Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

414 reviews

mmarquis1158's review against another edition

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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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theothergrl's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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kschupner's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious fast-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

i will recommend this book to everyone i meet to the end of time. oh my god. this immediately became one of my favorite books before i was even done with it!!! the writing is excellent and very quick to read and the plot is so unique, it had me enthralled and anytime i had to put it down i just wanted to pick it back up! piranesi is THE fantasy/mystery i never knew i wanted but absolutely needed. the journal entry format is so cool and not something i see often in fantasy; i can’t say much without spoiling the main twist but it was so amazing and captivating to go on this journey of self-discovery alongside piranesi!!!!!!
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laguerrelewis's review against another edition

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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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naomi_k's review against another edition

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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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seforana's review against another edition

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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

4.0

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katlouisee's review against another edition

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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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miles's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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sangsmiles's review against another edition

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dark emotional 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? No

4.5

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spookylettuce's review against another edition

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mysterious tense medium-paced

5.0

I was captivated by the mystery and setting of this book. 
I found Piranesi’s voice compelling and exploring the setting through his eyes effective for both the plot and characterization. 
The unreality of the setting combined with the recognizable deepens the mystery. It compelled me to continue reading to try and unravel what was going on and explore even more of the setting through Piranesi’s eyes.
If you like mystery, environmental storytelling, and interesting/slightly fantastical settings this book may interest you.
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