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A review by rorikae
A Dead Djinn in Cairo by P. Djèlí Clark
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
In 'A Dead Djinn in Cairo,' P. Djèlí Clark creates an intriguing murder mystery set in a fantastical Cairo that is populated by angels, djinns, and ghouls.
The story follows Fatma el-Sha’arawi, an investigator, as she tries to unravel what appears to be a suicide. But things aren't adding up in this case and as she begins to probe further, she finds that much more may hang in the balance than she previously thought.
Despite it's short length, Clark creates a fully fledged world for the reader to step into. Populated by fantastical beings and helmed by a bad-ass investigator in a crisp suit, it's hard not to instantly be pulled into the world. An intriguing mystery that unravels more of the world as Fatma delves deeper into what happens, creates the perfect balance of world-building and story. I am so excited that there are more in this series. Though the story itself fits well into the novella length, there is clearly so much happening in the world that I can't wait to explore it further.
The story follows Fatma el-Sha’arawi, an investigator, as she tries to unravel what appears to be a suicide. But things aren't adding up in this case and as she begins to probe further, she finds that much more may hang in the balance than she previously thought.
Despite it's short length, Clark creates a fully fledged world for the reader to step into. Populated by fantastical beings and helmed by a bad-ass investigator in a crisp suit, it's hard not to instantly be pulled into the world. An intriguing mystery that unravels more of the world as Fatma delves deeper into what happens, creates the perfect balance of world-building and story. I am so excited that there are more in this series. Though the story itself fits well into the novella length, there is clearly so much happening in the world that I can't wait to explore it further.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicide, Violence, Blood, and Murder