A review by deni
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

dark emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I read this book knowing next to nothing about it - I didn’t even read the summary on the book jacket - and I think that was the best way to experience this story. I went in with zero expectations and came out feeling like Susanna Clarke had hit me in the chest in the best possible way. I can’t remember a final line affecting me the way this one did. The journey there was also the most fun I’ve had reading in a while. If you can’t tell, I love this book. I can’t recommend it enough!