I received the audiobook to review read by Chiwetel Ejiofor. Piranesi is a man who lives in a world which is basically a giant house full of infinite halls and rooms. The rooms can have sculptures, birds, skeletons or even the sea in them. The sea sweeps through the halls on tides . Piranesi lives in this world on his own but for one other man who visits once a week called the other . Things start to unravel when another person is seen in this world and Piranesi starts questioning his world. This book is so wonderfully unique and I loved every second. Definitely one of my favourite books this year

What. A. Novel.
I have never experienced a book the way I did this, it demands your full attention as every small detail is so meticulously thought out and everything (much like the house itself) is connected. It made me think of Plato’s world of forms while the characters of Piranesi and the Other made me think of the relationship between religions and its followers. It was a great read and Chiwetel Ejiofor narrated it beautifully. I could have listen all day.

4.5 stars
I was a bit sceptical about Piranesi from reading the blurb, nervous that i wouldn’t be able to keep up with it or understand it, and to start with I was a little that way, not really knowing what was going on. BUT. you settle into the labyrinth setting and Piranesi’s peculiar, whimsical life pretty quickly, he is an utterly charming character and a delight to immerse yourself with. This is a great lockdown read/listen,, it’s not very long, has a fantastic, likeable protagonist and the story is oddly comforting as Piranesi creates a world in a place he is trapped. I don’t find it happens very often but it’s worth the hype

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
I give this audiobook 4 stars
Narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor

Piranesi lives in the House.
In his notebooks he records its wonders: the halls, the statues, the tides, the clouds.On Tuesdays and Fridays Piranesi sees his friend, the Other.But mostly, he is alone.
But then messages begin to appear,there is someone new in the House. But who are they and what do they want?
Lost texts must be found and secrets must be uncovered.

Journey along with Piranesi to find the pursuit of knowledge through this magical solitary world ,told in a diary format. This imaginative beautiful mystery is a puzzle that slowly unravels to reveal something far more sinister. Such amazing storytelling that had me completely captivated and feeling like l was right there with Piranesi..A highly recommended listen!
With thanks to Netgalley,Susanna Clarke and Bloomsbury UK Audio for my chance to listen to this fantastic book