Piranesi is the long-awaited new book by Susanna Clarke, published 15 years after her international bestseller Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. Piranesi's subject and feel is a departure from her first book, but it is by no means less brilliant and captivating. Clarke shows her skill of beautiful world building and creating characters that one feels like they know and will miss when the tale is ended.
The story of Piranesi and the House is both haunting and beautiful. I could tell fairly early on what was happening, but it in no way diminished the joy and thrill of seeing how it all played out. The end had a bittersweet feel that left me wanting to stay with the characters longer and continue to converse with them.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough!