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Joy Gerbode
Dec 17, 2016 rated it it was amazing
What an amazing book. First of all, it's about a golem and a jinni ... fantasty creatures, which give the book an "other-worldly" essence. Then, it's set in New York City during a time of major immigration, and gives us a realistic view of society there at that time. And amidst all this mixture of reality and fantasy, the book poses questions that are really interesting to contemplate: creation, gender roles, purpose in life, inherent characteristics (can we change them). SO MUCH to think about, ...more
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Nicole
May 26, 2020 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: fantasy, fiction, audiobook, read-2020
Consumed as an audiobook. Somewhat tragic, but so good. Universal recommendation.

Huge kudos to the audiobook narrator, George Guidall. He provided Tim Gerard Reynolds-level narration, and that's about the highest compliment I could give. ...more
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Catharine Jones
Jan 10, 2015 rated it it was amazing
Original and thoroughly enjoyable fairy story.
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Kayla
Jan 31, 2014 rated it did not like it
so slow-paced i couldn't finish it... ...more
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QS
Nov 19, 2013 marked it as to-read
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Dec 27, 2013 rated it really liked it
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Jan 18, 2014 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Feb 05, 2014 rated it liked it
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