Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
"Piranesi" by Susanna Clarke is a captivating and enigmatic novel that follows the life of the eponymous character, who inhabits a vast and mysterious house known as the House. With its labyrinthine halls and countless statues, Piranesi's existence is solitary and filled with wonder as he meticulously explores and documents the ever-shifting environment. However, his seemingly idyllic existence is disrupted when he encounters another person in the House, leading to a series of revelations that challenge his understanding of reality and his place within it. Through beautiful prose and a sense of profound mystery, "Piranesi" explores themes of identity, memory, and the power of perception.
The 3935th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2020
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 240-272
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.1)
- Alternate Titles
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- Piranezi
- Piranèse
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This book is on the following 10 lists:
- 7th on Current’s 100 Books of the 21st Century (Current)
- 24th on Truelit's 100 Best Books of the Quarter Century (/r/truelit)
- 67th on Readers Pick Their 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 86th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (Book Enthusiast Substack)
- 95th on Australia’s Radio National top 100 books of the 21st century (ABC Radio national)
- 887th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- An Updated Canon: 72 Books Every Man Should Read (InsideHook)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- Women's Prize for Fiction (Women's Prize for Fiction)
- Your 50 Favorite Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of The Past Decade(2011-2021) (NPR)