The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

The Golem and the Jinni

The Golem and the Jinni #1

Helene Wecker

486 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

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In The Golem and the Jinni, a chance meeting between mythical beings takes readers on a dazzling journey through cultures in turn-of-the-century New York.Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life to by a disgraced rabbi who dabbl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,944 reviews

Moods

adventurous 63%
mysterious 56%
emotional 55%
reflective 43%
hopeful 28%
dark 19%
tense 16%
sad 14%
inspiring 12%
challenging 9%
informative 6%
funny 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 44%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.18

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