Reviews

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

franps's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

belkissmisa's review against another edition

4.0

I absolutely adored the relationship between the protagonist and the statues. I also loved how the House brings out the good in this human being. His statements throughout the whole book were pure, innocent, and chaste.

wandalkm's review against another edition

I wasn't  interested in the characters. I was bored with it.

clairefrances_8's review against another edition

challenging dark informative mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

3.75

timeland's review against another edition

adventurous funny relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

missus_e's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

aldole's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious reflective relaxing medium-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? No

4.25

leastrawberryfields's review against another edition

5.0

I loved this book! Unreliable narrators make for really interesting main characters, and Piranesi was no exception. The author did a fantastic job capturing Piranesi's voice. He was very consistent and felt so real; his childlike innocence and curiosity made him very charismatic, but the dramatic irony (I won't elaborate too much to avoid spoilers) made him a very sad character as well, and I appreciated the contrast. As for the book itself, I thought it had really neat commentary on the concept of identity in one's surroundings, as well as on the impact of cult mentality. I also really enjoyed the prose; it was definitely on the flowery side, but that is my preference. My only complaint about the book would be that the ending felt a little rushed, but ultimately I don't feel like that took away from the quality of the story. Overall, I would highly recommend the book!

jacyndarmawan's review against another edition

5.0

Absolutely gorgeous. Magical and full of kindness.

This book is perfect in every way. It is imaginative, philosophical, and lyrical. I have never been so transported and utterly spellbound by a story.

I’ll be recommending this to everyone and suggest them to go in with knowing as little as possible about the book. Oh what I would give to read it for the first time again. What I would give to experience the charm, be puzzled, and be mesmerised like the first time, once more.

maiariba's review against another edition

informative mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I looooooved this book. The world in which it takes place is strange and beautiful, unlike any other. Piranesi, who narrates in a rather formal tone, describes his surroundings and the people he encounters through his scientific and always loving way of seeing and living. He is adorable and charming.