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A review by alomie
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed my time with this book, it did not take me long to read however it packed a punch and I really like Susanna Clarke's writing style.
This book was not what I expected but I quite enjoy diary entry books, so that was a pleasant surprise.
I did think that it was quite a slow read for the three quarters of the book and it felt like it all quickly wrapped up at the end and I personally would have liked more from Piranesi in the fallout at the end, and a deeper look at how it all affected him and his life, however I do like that there was room to kind of decide on your own if he went back or not.
It was a little obvious I thought, but it did not stop me enjoying this wholeheartedly, I really devoured it and I can see myself recommending this to quite a few people.
This book was not what I expected but I quite enjoy diary entry books, so that was a pleasant surprise.
I did think that it was quite a slow read for the three quarters of the book and it felt like it all quickly wrapped up at the end and I personally would have liked more from Piranesi in the fallout at the end, and a deeper look at how it all affected him and his life, however I do like that there was room to kind of decide on your own if he went back or not.
It was a little obvious I thought, but it did not stop me enjoying this wholeheartedly, I really devoured it and I can see myself recommending this to quite a few people.