PIRANESI by Susanna Clarke.  The descriptions of the interiors are
basically the substance of the novella.

On Thu, Nov 17, 2022 at 8:54 AM <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Jane Harper - her style makes Australia an integral part of her stories.
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> Susan Schatvet, Director
> Seabrook Library
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> On Behalf Of Nick Fagan
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> Subject: Books with vivid interior imagery for college students
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> Hello,
>
> I'm helping a professor that teaches a course where college students read
> a book and draw what they "see" described.  She is particularly interested
> in descriptive interiors of buildings, but vivid imagery and scenery is
> also welcome.   She is looking for books that are also accessible to
> college students who might not read fiction as much.  She partially wants
> to introduce students to reading for pleasure.   She was hoping it would be
> entertaining and not depressing. It can be YA or adult and any genre (but
> probably not horror).  She was considering The Great Alone by K. Hannah,
> but upon re-reading it felt that the domestic violence might by too
> triggering for students.  She thought Neil Gaiman was too wordy and
> students may not find it accessible.
>
> She has previously used the Night Circus for the assignment which worked
> well.  She is also considering Dark Matter by B. Crouch (for the space with
> the doors).
>
> Does anyone have recommendations for vivid fiction, especially of
> interiors, that might have wide appeal to college students.
>
> Thank you in advance,
> Nick
>
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