![]() ![]() Both “Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell” and “Piranesi” incorporate fantasy elements, with the former set in a fantastic rendition of Britain, filled with magicians and fairy servants, and the latter set in a more exploratory, speculative environment. The book, however, is not without flaws - its portrayal of minority characters ultimately falls short, leaning on worn-out stereotypes of gay men and people of color.Ĭlarke’s 2004 novel “Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell” was well-received by critics and spent 11 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list, even securing an endorsement from cultural monolith and author Neil Gaiman. ![]() At around 250 pages, British author Susanna Clarke’s second novel “Piranesi” seems miniscule in comparison to her 800-page debut novel “Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.” But with its imaginative world and compelling narrator, “Piranesi” packs a powerful epistemological punch. ![]()
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