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A review by tomas_lw
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
A haunting tale and an intriguing mystery. I could barely put it down. This is a story that will live in my mind for many years.
My only complaint is that there is a part of the book, after the central mystery is mostly revealed but before the climax begins to build where the book lost its pace and rhythm for bit but t got it back and stuck the landing magnificently.
My only complaint is that there is a part of the book, after the central mystery is mostly revealed but before the climax begins to build where the book lost its pace and rhythm for bit but t got it back and stuck the landing magnificently.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Mental illness, Gaslighting, Confinement, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Death
It's not quite as bad as the tags make it sound though. But there's some heavy stuff in it.