Reviews with content warning for Murder - Piranesi

I was surprised by most of the book, and deeply appreciated that the magic of this universe was both fantastical and simple, both logical and inexplicable. I found myself confused about the storyline/losing focus frequently throughout the book, which normally would bother me, but it felt like I was experiencing the same thing as the narrator LOL, which I enjoyed. I found the narrator’s genuinely kind soul very touching and deeply enjoyed the process of discovering what had happened. I didn’t realize it was a mystery novel until halfway through which is awesome. The well-established isolated world meant that, with the appearance of each new person or information, it was genuinely shocking. Very interesting and refreshing read.

Also, I pictured The Other as Brett Goldstein.

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challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious relaxing tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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adventurous 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? It's complicated

4.0

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inspiring mysterious relaxing medium-paced

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

4.75

i wish we'd get more in certain parts of the story. more backstory maybe, more time in the other world. but apart from that, this story was right up my alley

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adventurous dark funny mysterious sad tense medium-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? Yes

4.75

This book is a little wild. The magical realism and religious undertones make for a wonderful combination. Honestly, I feel like if I go into too much detail I might spoil something, as there is a part of me still unsure about what I read- in the best way possible.

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

Crying, hes such a cutie pie

‘What this Knowledge consists of he is not entirely sure, but at various times he has suggested that it might include the following’

‘My hair - which is dark and curly - was as full of droplets as a Cloud. I rained every time I moved.’

‘'Perhaps we should go?'Go where?' I said.'Home, said Raphael. I mean we can go to my house and get dry. And then I can take you home."I am home, I said. Raphael looked around at the sombre grey Waters lapping the Walls and the dripping Statues. She didn't say anything.'It's usually a lot drier than this,’ I said quickly in case she was thinking that my Home was inhospitable and damp.’

‘"All that is true. But I haven't got his mind and I haven't got his memories. I don't mean that he's not here. He is here.’ I touched my breast. 'But I think he's asleep. He's fine. You mustn't worry about him.”’

‘And if I stay here will you come back and visit me?' I said."Of course’”she said.’

‘Today all my imaginings came true. The Sixteenth Person and I walked together through the House and I showed her many things.’

‘Perhaps even people you like and admire immensely can make you see the World in ways you would rather not.’

‘But she still wears the perfume- the first thing I ever knew of her- and it still makes me think of Sunlight and Happiness.’

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