Book · 2020 · form:novel
Piranesi
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...and Susanna Clarke's Piranesi is another both of which are books I absolutely love and at some point I want to write a book that inspires a similar kind of sense...
Adrian Tchaikovsky · How I Write · Dec 2025 Listen at 51:08 The best things said about it
I really hope that Susanna Clarke lasts. I'm a big fan of her work. I hope Piranesi becomes one of those immortal works of fiction.
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Why people recommend it
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke is a critically acclaimed fantasy novel that follows an isolated protagonist navigating a surreal, statue-filled labyrinth known as the House. The captivating and unconventional story has drawn high praise from authors, journalists, and tech figures alike across various podcast appearances. Adrian Tchaikovsky recommended the novel on How I Write, citing it as a major inspiration that captures a wonderful sense of the numinous. Noah Finer discussed the book on The Pragmatic Engineer, describing it as a short and captivating story that stays with readers long after they finish reading it. Rebecca F. Kuang expressed immense admiration for Susanna Clarke's work during an appearance on Conversations with Tyler, stating her hope that Piranesi will ultimately become an immortal work of fiction. Additionally, Alexandra Alter praised the novel on The Book Review as an absolutely extraordinary and mind-blowing piece of writing, specifically highlighting the brilliant psychological depth of what the author achieves inside the protagonist's head.
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Adrian Tchaikovsky ...and Susanna Clarke's Piranesi is another both of which are books I absolutely love and at some point I w… 1
“...and Susanna Clarke's Piranesi is another both of which are books I absolutely love and at some point I want to write a book that inspires a similar kind of sense...”
Alexandra Alter the novel purany by Susanna Clark is absolutely extraordinary mind-blowing what she does inside a person's… 1
“the novel purany by Susanna Clark is absolutely extraordinary mind-blowing what she does inside a person's head is insane”
Noah Finer I recently read panesi which is it's like it's pretty short it's a really captivating story and it's one of… 1
“I recently read panesi which is it's like it's pretty short it's a really captivating story and it's one of those books where after you read it you really do think about it for every day”
Rebecca F. Kuang I really hope that Susanna Clarke lasts. I'm a big fan of her work. I hope Piranesi becomes one of those im… 1
“I really hope that Susanna Clarke lasts. I'm a big fan of her work. I hope Piranesi becomes one of those immortal works of fiction.”