A review by merrrry
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

mysterious reflective slow-paced

5.0

One of those rare books that I wanted to reread 5 minutes after finishing it. Piranesi is quiet, lyrical, contemplative, melancholy, haunting, and magical. While the plot and characters were nothing particularly impactful for me, the atmosphere brought it all together beautifully. I love good character writing and well paced stories as much as any other person, but when a book’s mood is established well I will remember it forever (vibe > substance !). This book slows down and makes you wallow in its fantasy. If you like excessive prose and wandering descriptions (and I mean that in the best way), this book is for you.