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A review by renpuspita
A Dead Djinn in Cairo by P. Djèlí Clark
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
3.5
3,5 stars
A short story that sure have a lot of things going on. Short story can be tricky, but I'm surprised P. Djeli Clark can write a murder case with complex and intriguing world building that make me want more. This alternate Cairo with a hint of steampunk technology in the early 20th century have djinn, angels and ghouls roaming free in the street and what the author do to make it interesting? Of course, by throwing murder to the mix.
We got introduced to the heroine, Fatma, an agent of supernatural ministry that already quirky from the get-go. I like Fatma's non-sense and cynics characteristic, also how she deal with her partner's sexism make me smile a little. There's a hint for some romance, but it's not the main focus.
I want to know more about this alternative Cairo and what Fatma's next case will be!
A short story that sure have a lot of things going on. Short story can be tricky, but I'm surprised P. Djeli Clark can write a murder case with complex and intriguing world building that make me want more. This alternate Cairo with a hint of steampunk technology in the early 20th century have djinn, angels and ghouls roaming free in the street and what the author do to make it interesting? Of course, by throwing murder to the mix.
We got introduced to the heroine, Fatma, an agent of supernatural ministry that already quirky from the get-go. I like Fatma's non-sense and cynics characteristic, also how she deal with her partner's sexism make me smile a little. There's a hint for some romance, but it's not the main focus.
I want to know more about this alternative Cairo and what Fatma's next case will be!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism