Reviews tagging 'Dysphoria'

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

2 reviews

nickel_'s review

adventurous challenging mysterious 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Confinement, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Gaslighting, and Gun violence

Moderate: Abandonment, Death, and Violence

Minor: Vomit, Blood, and Murder

amelianotthepilot's review

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

ughhh this book was so good

an unreliable narrator throws you into the middle of a life with confusing ideas and muddled thoughts. largely a metaphor for life and relationships.

the imagery was beautiful and wonderous. the characters complex and intense

the slow revelation that you make with the character had me unable to put the book down. it made me laugh it made me cry- a perfect book.

Piranesi's mental state is reminiscent of DID (from what I've seen on youtube/tiktok). I wonder if the author meant that.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Mental illness, and Toxic friendship