I was recommended to read this book by one of my best friends, who was also recommended to read it by another friend of ours. I'm glad they did.
I went into this book blind. I bought it solely because it was highly praised by my friends and I wanted to see what the fuss was about. So when I started reading the book, though very interesting (at the start and throughout), I was hella confused. I didn't understand the writing style, such as why almost everything was capitalized. (We later can learn it's things that are viewed as important to "Piranesi" and part of his character, and in sorts, character development). Not to mention that an entire world was literally inside what must be the world's largest house with the best foundation ever to withstand hard weather.
I knew that reading on would help answer these questions. And it did.
Piranesi
by Susanna Clarke
Susanna Clarke
Author of wondrous worlds
The World in which "Piranesi" lives is so interesting and love learning about it from him. For a while, I believed it was essentially the one true world in which this character exists. But make no mistake, it is not. The World in which "Piranesi" resides is a true mystery and we learn more about it as time goes on.
In fact, the whole book is an excellent mystery. It also deals with mental health in an interesting way.
I love the writing style and how it was all told in the way of journal entries. Easily one of the best books I've read this year. Such a unique style and story. Not to mention the formatting and cover are absolutely gorgeous. It's one I highly recommend checking out.
