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Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

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jennbzreads's review

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slow-paced

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

3.0

astellus's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This was great. I'm having a hard time figuring out what had me hooked so deeply, but this was just magical. I was intrigued from the start.

ibergill's review against another edition

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4.5

This book was wild. It was nothing like I expected it to be and full of interesting twists. The world-building is truly impressive, and I can't imagine the planning that went into it. Very fun and quick and wild to read, very worth it.

lamparmi's review against another edition

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dark emotional inspiring mysterious 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? No

5.0

hannahjade00's review

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adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

lisamchuk's review

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3.0

Well this is a strange one. I know there are many theories about the meaning of this book, but I’m not that deep so I’m going to take it at face value. I really liked the parts about exploring and learning about the House, and unravelling the mystery was interesting, but the circumstances of the mystery weren’t as such. But worth a read so that you can keep the House with you like the narrator.