Piranesi

“So much wonder!”

“This novel is so engaging and whimsical, even non-readers will love it. Kind of fantasy/mystery but it’s also short and moves fast. No surprise it’s been optioned for a movie.”

“It’s a slim volume and either you’re in or you’re out on it — I’d give it about 20-30 pages and you’ll either find yourself completely immersed in the world and savoring each sentence to make it last longer, or you’re… not me. 😉🤷🏻‍♀️ All you need to know ahead of time is that Piranesi lives in a mysterious labyrinth of a House, and he’s incredibly endearing.”

“Do you secretly yearn to wander grand, decaying marble halls that stink of the sea and echo with waves? To unravel mysteries written in bone? To step into the other world that shadows our own? Then this is the book for you.”

“enjoyable, imaginative, short read”

“Completely unique concept that pulls you right in and has you wondering "what the?" from the very first line.”

“What a peculiar little book. A man lives in a gigantic ruinous house - a kind of castle with grand halls and statues - where life is dominated by the tides of an ocean in the lower levels of the building. The protagonist is a kind man with almost child-like curiosity, he seems like a monk living with the utmost worship for this strange place. Like the house, the story unfolds like a labyrinth and as a reader you only slowly discover what exactly is going on. Best read in January by the sea.”

“This book truly transported me to a place I didn’t know could exist! Every word was so fun, the main character is so fascinatingly curious!”

“Gorgeous imagery, plot twists, and compelling character development - what more could you ask for?”

“Magical realism meets... I don't want to say anything else because going in blind is the best part 🩵”