A review by meagangrace
Piranesi, by Susanna Clarke

mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This was Great! I found myself so caught up in the mind of Piranesi. I think that the setting of the book would have been really boring if it wasn't for him. I loved seeing the world through his eyes. He showed so much compassion and empathy for others, even the birds, even if they had not been kind to him. 
I did not realize going into this that it would unfold like a mystery and it was great!
I loved the ending most. It played out slow and treated him very patiently. Letting him work things out for himself. I think the author did an amazing job characterizing him. He saw the world in a way that was completely believable for a person who had not experienced any other reality. That is very impressive for a fantasy world.
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