The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

The Golem and the Jinni

The Golem and the Jinni #1

Helene Wecker

656 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

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‘One of only two novels I've ever loved whose main characters are not human’ BARBARA KINGSOLVER For fans of The Essex Serpent and The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock. One cold night, two newcomers emerge onto the streets of 1899 New York, and it is never ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14,047 reviews

Moods

adventurous 63%
emotional 55%
mysterious 55%
reflective 43%
hopeful 28%
dark 20%
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% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.18

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