A review by plusverb
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.5

I've genuinely never read a book like this. I almost DNF because the first act is so slow and meandering, but it then quickly takes a turn and picks up the pace, turning into a kind of mystery.  Beautifully written and the narration by Ejiofor is sublime. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Slavery, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship

Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Medical content, Grief, Injury/Injury detail