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Piranesi by Viktor Plesl, Susanna Clarke

412 reviews

annhow's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

Really interesting concept that unfolds tantalisingly. 
Characters were few, but the story revolved around them in such an interesting way, and the setting was absolutely gorgeous.
Reminded me of Johnathan Strange and Mr Norrell (but in a very different way); a good read for those interested in modern mythology, magical psychology, and ambiguous, open endings and interpretations
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bskalka's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I want this book to be my favorite read of the year soooo bad but I was so lost during the older journal entries. They were too big a part of this book for it to not effect the rating. I still absolutely love this book however, and would highly recommend to anyone thinking about reading this.
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hellavaral's review against another edition

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medium-paced

4.5

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utopiaandmelancholy's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I cannot believe I made my partner wait 6 months for me to read this so we could talk about it.  Absolutely gripping. Spellbinding. What an incredible concept, and what phenomenal writing.
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sophiestasyna's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A stunning & unique read that's nearly impossible to describe.
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meganemarshall's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I don't know how I feel about Piranesi. I feel like it's the kind of book that you have to sit on. I'm still pretty kinda confused after reading. The basic story was obvious the 'mystery' was simple. I am left wondering if I'm missing some big philosophical question that this book poses, which  just went completely over my head.

I did enjoy the book. I had a good time reading it.  I liked the Labyrinth. I found it to be peaceful,  beautiful, and calming. To me, Piranesi was a simpler lifestyle where the focus was survival/needs but overall peaceful. And in comparison Other was modern times - cruel, violent, and chaotic. Maybe it's supposed to be a metaphor for finding peace and a sense of purpose in religion/worship of whoever/whatever. That it's about the act itself, not the specifics. 

Or maybe I'm trying to assign a deeper meeting into a book that's supposed to be surface level. Overall, I did like the book even though it's going to give me an existential crisis.
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aisabel's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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nonnayurbiz's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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evarinya's review against another edition

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challenging dark inspiring mysterious reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

It wasn't bad per se, but... it gave me nothing? Very philosophical sure, but, nothing that really caught my interest at all. The climax was interesting and there were glimpses of something good in between, but... not enough to be anything substantial for me.
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arysuh's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark inspiring mysterious reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

J’ai vraiment kiffé!! L’atmosphère, le retournement de situation, la langue, Chiwetel Ejiofor 🩷
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