I was going to recommend it for the footnotes. Anyone who makes up a fake history for a book then adds footnotes arguing for a different interpretation of that

I was going to recommend it for the footnotes. Anyone who makes up a fake history for a book then adds footnotes arguing for a different interpretation of that fake history really tickles me. Really enjoyed Piranesi by the same author too. Reminded me of some of the odder parts of Iain Banks catalogue.