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A review by jacinderr
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Clarke is genuinely one of the most refined fantasy writers of her time. The set up and pay off of this story mixed with the beautiful prose does make for a “perfect” book.
I don’t know why this isn’t a 5 stars for me other than the fact that the book is slow at the beginning and it’s just not totally for me. I found the tone very sinister and even though I found the main character endearing I was so stressed that it took away from my enjoyment at times.
Still really enjoyed it I’m on the Susanna Clarke hype train
I don’t know why this isn’t a 5 stars for me other than the fact that the book is slow at the beginning and it’s just not totally for me. I found the tone very sinister and even though I found the main character endearing I was so stressed that it took away from my enjoyment at times.
Still really enjoyed it I’m on the Susanna Clarke hype train