A review by cemeterygay
The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros

challenging dark
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0

I cannot recommend this book enough. It is a wonderfully haunting story about antisemitism and Jewish culture at the turn of the 20th century. I had such a deep emotional investment in these characters. I think this book was so well paced and the elements of Jewish folklore, history, and storytelling were so well integrated into the plot. This book was so deeply emotional and I was very invested in the mystery/thriller element so deeply.

While I think more people should read this book, please take the content warnings very seriously.
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