Literary Fantasy · Entrée review
Piranesi Audiobook Review
A beautiful mystery set inside an impossible house, brought to life by Chiwetel Ejiofor.
A little more about the listen
Piranesi records the tides, statues, halls, and birds of a vast house that appears to contain the whole world. His journal is full of wonder, but the arrival of a troubling second person slowly changes the meaning of what he thinks he knows. Susanna Clarke trusts the reader to notice the wrongness before explaining it.
The listening experience
Chiwetel Ejiofor makes Piranesi’s voice sincere, observant, and quietly compelling. His performance gives the house an almost physical presence, allowing the mystery to tighten without sacrificing the narrator’s sense of awe.
Best for
Listeners who want literary fantasy that rewards concentration and atmosphere.
The honest note
This is a contemplative mystery rather than a fast plot-driven fantasy, so it asks you to enjoy discovery at its own pace.
Worth considering for listeners who want literary fantasy that rewards concentration and atmosphere. The honest note is the deciding reservation to weigh before spending a credit: This is a contemplative mystery rather than a fast plot-driven fantasy, so it asks you to enjoy discovery at its own pace.
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