The Golem of Brooklyn by Adam Mansbach

The Golem of Brooklyn

Adam Mansbach

256 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary adventurous dark funny fast-paced
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The dazzlingly imaginative, ferociously funny story of an art teacher, a bodega clerk, and a five-thousand-year-old clay crisis monster, from the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Go the F**k to Sleep.In Ashkenazi Jewish folklore, a golem...

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Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews

Moods

funny 91%
adventurous 60%
dark 50%
reflective 41%
informative 26%
emotional 25%
tense 23%
challenging 19%
lighthearted 15%
hopeful 11%
sad 8%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 27%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 38% | Character: 12% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.08

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