Reviews tagging 'Kidnapping'

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

546 reviews

shoohoob's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Kidnapping, and Death

withlivjones's review against another edition

challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

4.75

Treading the lines between literary fiction, fantasy, and sci-fi, this is very much a “wtf am I reading” book in the best way, and I devoured it so quickly because the mystery was so gripping. Piranesi is such an endearing protagonist, I loved his almost childlike innocence combined with the fact that he can be highly intelligent at times. I was told that the book had a slow start which made me a little apprehensive, but I didn’t find myself getting bored at all because Piranesi’s narrative voice is so strong and the vibes of the book are so atmospheric and whimsical. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting and Kidnapping

Moderate: Death and Gun violence

20sidedbi's review against another edition

adventurous informative mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping and Mental illness

darkwood's review

adventurous mysterious reflective 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping

karolinez's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, and Confinement

ericvreadsstuff's review

challenging emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Confinement and Murder

Minor: Gun violence

logain's review

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious reflective 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Kidnapping

maiasnowdrop's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Slavery, and Emotional abuse

desiderium_incarnate's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

This was a pretty surprising read. I would say it starts with fantasy, then adds in some dark academia and towards the ends becomes a bit of a thriller. I did not expect that. It was also a quick read and well written. 

It gives you a lot to think about, which can be nice. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Cursing, Mental illness, Death, Child death, Vomit, Toxic friendship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Kidnapping, Gun violence, Gaslighting, and Confinement

heartlocket's review

adventurous hopeful mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

5.0

I loved getting lost in the world of this book. I was so intrigued by the mystery and couldn’t wait to figure it out. It was atmospheric and addictive in the best way. 100% recommend

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Gaslighting

Moderate: Kidnapping and Death