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A review by faeriequeenlauren
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
adventurous
challenging
slow-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
3.5
Objectively, this is a great book. Well written, very meticulously thought out, and overall impactful in its themes and underlying messages.
With that being said, the writing style, while timeless and effective for what it was, simply was not my favorite. It was a bit too dry for me, and the lack of dialogue made some parts kind of a slog tbh. Additionally, the constant random changing POVs were jarring at times, though sometimes they worked very well.
Overall, a solid read, but some points of criticism that could have seriously improved the reading experience of this novel.
With that being said, the writing style, while timeless and effective for what it was, simply was not my favorite. It was a bit too dry for me, and the lack of dialogue made some parts kind of a slog tbh. Additionally, the constant random changing POVs were jarring at times, though sometimes they worked very well.
Overall, a solid read, but some points of criticism that could have seriously improved the reading experience of this novel.