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544 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063036574
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 06 October 2020
Description
A marvelous and absorbing debut novel, a combination of vivid historical fiction and magical fable, about two supernatural creatures in turn-of-the-century immigrant New York. An immigrant tale that combines elements of Jewish and Arab folk mythol...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,115 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
mysterious 55%
reflective 42%
hopeful 28%
dark 20%
tense 16%
sad 14%
inspiring 12%
challenging 9%
informative 6%
funny 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 38% | 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, ViolenceModerate
Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Self harm544 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063036574
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 06 October 2020
Description
A marvelous and absorbing debut novel, a combination of vivid historical fiction and magical fable, about two supernatural creatures in turn-of-the-century immigrant New York. An immigrant tale that combines elements of Jewish and Arab folk mythol...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,115 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
mysterious 55%
reflective 42%
hopeful 28%
dark 20%
tense 16%
sad 14%
inspiring 12%
challenging 9%
informative 6%
funny 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 38% | 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, ViolenceModerate
Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Self harm