I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The storytelling was masterful and the themes developed were deep and relevant. Basic Plot Recap Piranesi is the protagonist who lives in a labyrinth of statues and flowing tides, which he calls ‘the House’. Over the course of the book, it is gradually revealed that Piranesi is actually Matthew Rose … Continue reading Book Review: Piranesi – Susanna Clarke

Overall review I quite enjoyed this book. The first thing it has done is expanded my reading list. But more deeply than that, I think it will change the way I read in the future. Karen Swallow Prior takes us through 12 virtues, accompanied by 12 works of literature. She analyses the virtues through the … Continue reading Book Review: On Reading Well – Karen Swallow Prior