![]() ![]() 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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