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

5.0

This book was amazing. It is one of my favorites ever now, and I say that about very few books. I do know that this book isn't for everyone, but it was great for me. It was beautifully written, which really surprised me since it is the author's first novel. The story was woven beautifully and with a lot of thought which I appreciate. Every character was important and the ending was perfect. It was just a great story about life as an immigrant and learning what it means to be human. It holds so many great lines about life and choices. I took a long time to read it, and the first hundred pages were a little tough to get through, but I did enjoy it. It may not be full of action, but it has plenty of things happening all at the same time. I just loved everything about this story. I loved the characters and the stories of their lives. I recommend everyone at least give it a chance. The ending is definitely worth any work you put into reading it.