A review by vidotson
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

mysterious reflective relaxing sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This was such a strange book. Stockholm syndrome set in what is basically a flooded Louvre or Uffizi in an alternate universe. At least the villain’s death was satisfying. 

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