Mystery
In an infinite labyrinth of statues and surging tides, Piranesi's solitary exploration unveils a haunting, hidden reality.
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In an infinite labyrinth of statues and surging tides, Piranesi's solitary exploration unveils a haunting, hidden reality.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, an intoxicating, hypnotic new novel set in a dreamlike alternative reality. Piranesi's house is no ordinary building; its rooms are infinite, its corridors endless, its walls are lined with thousands upon thousands of statues, each one different from all the others. Within the labyrinth of halls an ocean is imprisoned; waves thunder up staircases, rooms are flooded in an instant. But Piranesi is not afraid; he ...
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Sexual content
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Vague references to male prostitutes; no romantic or sexual scenes
Violence & gore
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Non-graphic deaths, gun violence, and kidnapping; mild peril
Profanity
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A few instances of strong swearing; moderate overall
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Major antagonist is gay; narrator notes male attractiveness
Religious content
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Recurring reverence and ritual devotion toward the House
Magic & witchcraft
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Central fantastical labyrinth world and other-realm knowledge
Occult / demonology
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Scholars pursue occult secret knowledge to reach other worlds
Political content
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No evidence found in available sources
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Central gaslighting, kidnapping, confinement, and emotional abuse
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