A review by margesyarf
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.25

I loved this book! The main character is very endearing; Clarke does a very good job at making his character sympathetic even in isolation (so we don’t get much from his interaction with other people). 

The idea of ritual whether for personal gain or practice is a major theme of this novel. What faith can look like in isolation vs the story of an occultist who manipulated his followers.