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53.9k reviews for:

Piranesi

Susanna Clarke

4.3 AVERAGE

mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous hopeful mysterious reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I read this book in a single day, swept away by it immediately like a leaf in the tides.

Genuinely mesmerising. I think whoever reads this should give it a shot.
emotional mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
mysterious
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

A lot of times, we feel the need to have to reason a 3 star review. A 3 star isn't a 'bad' book. I think bad books are undeserving of stars at all, or...1 star if it has to have a star in the system.
Mediocre books are 2 stars. I don't see a reason why a book shouldn't be written, but it can be better written that what I just read.

3 stars...are okay. They're not...terrible, but they're not great. With my reviews, I'm very opinionated. The stars really only revolve around my opinion of the story. And I fully feel that certain stories should only be read during periods of time in our lives. A story I read ten years ago might feel different if I read it today.
The same applies. This book might deserve a better rating if I read it later in my life.

I liked the story, not because of the contents or material, but rather, it gave me the idea to reflect upon my own experiences. A little spoilery, but how I would interpret life if I lost my memory. Or what my goals in life would be if I woke up in another world.

I felt the writing a bit dry (As is my writing) but I still felt this book was 'one step below "enjoyed"' on my emotions meter.

I love me a good labyrinth. Reminiscent of Gene Wolfe and Shutter Island, where things are not as they seem, but much more accessible.

this book is something else completely. it feels like it takes you to a different world. tho there were a couple of places where i felt completely lost, i still loved this book immensely. highly recommend.
and btw at some point it gave me major ‘night film’ vibes. anybody else?

absolutely delightful