Piranesi

(3.5/5) I found the creativity and general tone of this fantasy novel to be very rejuvenating. I must admit I wasn't necessarily going into it expecting what it turned out to be, but that's really more of a me problem than anything else. It felt a bit more like young adult fiction than I was anticipating, which isn't really my thing- but I enjoyed it overall. There are some really great ideas in here; ones well-worth the praise it often receives. I can certainly understand why so many readers have fallen in love with it (I'm admittedly more confused by how so many reviewers found it to be hard-to-follow, but anyway.) In another world, ahem I almost wish there was a version of this novel that spent more time exploring it's fascinating world than on any other additional plot elements... but I digress. This is a short, imaginative read that wants to remind us of the wonders of living. In that, I'd say it's largely successful!