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A review by introvertinterrupted
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
When you end up talking about a book a year later and wanting to shove it into the hands of every reader you pass in the bookstore, you know that book was unbelievably good. I am patiently waiting for Helene Wecker to write a sequel to this book so I can fangirl over this story some more (There's a tentative release date in 2018!...insert frantic screaming here!....YAAAAAS!).
For once, I feel as if love was handled properly in this book. The characters had a gradual admiration/friendship that carefully grew into a tentative love without the dramatics that so many authors today are so keen on. I was in awe of how well Wecker was able to weave Judaic mythology and Middle Eastern mythology into her book without having it all fall down around her. This book has EVERYTHING in it! From adventure to romance to a showdown between "Good" & "Evil," this book has it all! I can't recommend it enough. Plus, it makes for a great audiobook!
To hear more of my thoughts watch my BEYONCÉ Book Tag video on my BookTube channel!
If you love this book and want another book that has magical realism or mythology in it, I'd recommend [b: The Night Circus|9361589|The Night Circus|Erin Morgenstern|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1387124618s/9361589.jpg|14245059] by Erin Morgenstern. I specifically recommend the audiobook since it has a voice actor that does an amazing job differentiating between the cast of characters that run rampant in the book.
For once, I feel as if love was handled properly in this book. The characters had a gradual admiration/friendship that carefully grew into a tentative love without the dramatics that so many authors today are so keen on. I was in awe of how well Wecker was able to weave Judaic mythology and Middle Eastern mythology into her book without having it all fall down around her. This book has EVERYTHING in it! From adventure to romance to a showdown between "Good" & "Evil," this book has it all! I can't recommend it enough. Plus, it makes for a great audiobook!
To hear more of my thoughts watch my BEYONCÉ Book Tag video on my BookTube channel!
If you love this book and want another book that has magical realism or mythology in it, I'd recommend [b: The Night Circus|9361589|The Night Circus|Erin Morgenstern|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1387124618s/9361589.jpg|14245059] by Erin Morgenstern. I specifically recommend the audiobook since it has a voice actor that does an amazing job differentiating between the cast of characters that run rampant in the book.