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A review by calyxworld
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
There is something enthralling and poignant in the shift between Piranesi's charm, enthusiasm, and naïvety, and the vicious and destructive forces of academia.
Graphic: Mental illness, Dementia, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Gun violence, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Child death