A review by juniper_joan
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

tremendously well-written and surprisingly funny historical fiction fantasy about immigrants in New York at the turn of the 20th century. it can get rather heavy at times, but its darker themes are handled with great care.
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