by Susanna Clarke
Published 2020
Winner of the 2021 Women's Prize for Fiction A SUNDAY TIMES & NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The spectacular new novel from the bestselling author of JONATHAN STRANGE & MR NORRELL, 'one of our greatest living authors' NEW YORK MAGAZINE __________________________________ Piranesi lives in the House. Perhaps he always has. In his notebooks, day after day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders: the labyrinth of halls, the thousands upon thousands of statues, the tides that thunder up staircases, the clouds that move in slow procession through the upper halls. On Tuesdays and Fridays Piranesi sees his friend, the Other. At other times he brings tributes of food to the Dead. But mostly, he is alone. Messages begin to appear, scratched out in chalk on the pavements. There is someone new in the House. But who are they and what do they want? Are they a friend or do they bring destruction and madness as the Other claims? Lost texts must be found; secrets must be uncovered. The world that Piranesi thought he knew is becoming strange and dangerous. The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; its Kindness infinite. __________________________________ 'What a world Susanna Clarke conjures into being ... Piranesi is an exquisite puzzle-box' DAVID MITCHELL 'It subverts expectations throughout ... Utterly otherworldly' GUARDIAN 'Piranesi astonished me. It is a miraculous and luminous feat of storytelling' MADELINE MILLER 'Brilliantly singular' SUNDAY TIMES 'A gorgeous, spellbinding mystery ... This book is a treasure, washed up upon a forgotten shore, waiting to be discovered' ERIN MORGENSTERN 'Head-spinning ... Fully imagined and richly evoked' TELEGRAPH **Pre-order now** **The 20th anniversary edition of the fantasy classic Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell – with an exquisite new package and an exclusive introduction by V E Schwab** **Buy The Wood at Midwinter – a beautifully illustrated Christmas story from the queen of fantasy**
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British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Modulated
“This deep, steady, and modulated voice perfectly captures Piranesi's meticulous observation and growing unease, with its intriguing quality reflecting his mysterious world.”
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Nathaniel's calm and engaging delivery is ideal for a narrator who documents a strange world, conveying both wonder and a subtle, underlying mystery through his tone.”
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Meditative
“Cedric's smooth, grounded voice and meditative presence would suit Piranesi's introspective nature, allowing for a slow and deliberate pace that emphasizes his careful observations.”
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“The thoughtful and clear texture of this voice, with its low pitch and warm, slightly gravelly quality, brings out the character's intellectual curiosity and intimate perspective.”
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Andy's calm and kind British voice provides a warm, approachable presence, suitable for a narrator whose gentle demeanor belies the unsettling nature of his surroundings.”
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Piranesi's only regular contact, who may be manipulative or misleading. His voice should carry a subtle authority and a hint of darkness or hidden agenda.
Male · Middle-Aged · Deep · Low · Medium · High · +58 more
“Sukuna's commanding, sinister, and dramatic flair, with a deep, raspy voice and measured pace, embodies The Other's manipulative and dark agenda, fitting the antagonist role perfectly.”
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Professional
“This voice, with its deep British baritone and professional, persuasive tone, offers a subtle authority and hidden agenda, aligning with The Other's potentially misleading nature.”
Male · Middle-Aged · Narration · Entertainment · Character-Voice · Deep · +10 more
“The deep, resonant, and mysterious quality of this voice, with its dramatic flair, is excellent for an antagonist who exudes a calm yet dark presence.”
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Zane's deep, slow-burning voice, drenched in suspense, creates the perfect mood and tension for a character who might be subtly controlling or deceptive.”
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Formal
“Lawson's dramatic and intimidating British formal voice provides a strong, almost theatrical presence, ideal for The Other's imposing and potentially sinister influence.”
An unknown presence whose cryptic messages disrupt Piranesi's world. Their voice should be ambiguous, perhaps a little unsettling, reflecting their unknown intentions.
Female · Young · Narrative · Deep · Anime · Soft · +6 more
“Rei's soft, whispery, and mysterious voice, with its calm and reflective tone, perfectly captures The Stranger's ambiguous and unsettling presence, fitting the character's unknown intentions.”
Female · Young · Narration · Character-Voice · Warm · Bright · +17 more
“The intimate and breathy quality of Angela White's voice, delivered at a slow, measured pace, would lend itself well to the cryptic and unsettling messages of The Stranger.”
Female · Young · Conversational · Character-Voice · Social-Media · Educational · +47 more
“Manon's conversational yet mysterious tone, combined with a calm energy, could effectively portray The Stranger's enigmatic messages that disrupt Piranesi's world.”
Female · Young · Conversational · Narration · Character-Voice · Social-Media · +48 more
“Sophia's clear and expressive conversational voice, with its potential for a mysterious undertone, offers a versatile option for the unknown and unsettling presence of The Stranger.”