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A review by a_reader_obsessed
A Dead Djinn in Cairo by P. Djèlí Clark
4.0
4 Stars
The blurb really does say it all - 1900’s historical setting imbued with paranormal elements in a classic case of a whodunnit.
Look. I have a weird penchant for steampunk and that gets a book automatic bonus points.
Admittedly, I didn’t always recognize names or terms in this alternate Cairo. However, it doesn’t hurt that the female protagonist is resourceful, smart, and faces misogyny on a daily basis. One could tell she has a stalwart inner strength, knowing that she constantly has to prove herself, and I can’t help but admire such resilience.
Overall, a great introduction to this world and a heroine to root for. I definitely will be checking out the other installments in this series!
The blurb really does say it all - 1900’s historical setting imbued with paranormal elements in a classic case of a whodunnit.
Look. I have a weird penchant for steampunk and that gets a book automatic bonus points.
Admittedly, I didn’t always recognize names or terms in this alternate Cairo. However, it doesn’t hurt that the female protagonist is resourceful, smart, and faces misogyny on a daily basis. One could tell she has a stalwart inner strength, knowing that she constantly has to prove herself, and I can’t help but admire such resilience.
Overall, a great introduction to this world and a heroine to root for. I definitely will be checking out the other installments in this series!