I received an audio version of this book from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Narrator: Chiwetel Ejiofor - 5/5 stars

In a large house with endless halls and a variety of wonders and statues to gaze upon, a man called Piranesi wanders. He meticulously records his experiences in the Big House, and the tide that rises and falls within it, and the presents the house gives to him. Twice a week, he meets The Other and that's the only connection to another person he has. But soon, someone else appears in the house causing Piranesi to question everything, and possibly discover who he really is.

This is one of the most unique books I've ever read, and I loved it so much. It's the type of story that just makes you marvel at the wonder of the human mind that can create such a story and write it down in a manner that males (almost) complete sense.

I can't 100% explain what exactly happened in this story. and where or what the Big House was but I loved reading Piranesi's narration of his life, and the audio narration was superb.

The house itself almost reminded me of generation ships you hear about in sci-fi novels - a massive home almost too big to really comprehend, with different levels to provide what is needed for living - water, food, etc.

The way the story slowly revealed Piranesi's true identity, and what was really happening with the house was amazing and the writing was divine. The subtlety of the magic and wonder in this book, alongside an appreciation for art in all its forms whether it be through weather and nature (fish nibbling at bones) or a variety of minotaur statues (assuming man-made) was just gorgeous.

I definitely don't have the right analytical mind to review this book how it should be reviewed and point out the most likely amazing metaphors and bits in the book that had a greater meaning that I may have missed. But I loved it.

If anyone is on the fence about this one, I say to give it a chance, it may surprise and delight you!