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The Golem and the Jinni (The Golem and the Jinni, #1)

Helene Wecker

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Mar 02, 2019 Charlotte Burt rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I think this was even better the second time round (in preparation for listening to The Hidden Palace). This book is stuffed full of unlikely heros and loveable missfits, great stuff.

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Nov 30, 2016 Baroness Ekat rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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No other way to begin but "wow".

I did this as an audiobook and am really glad I did. I think the reader helped draw me in and keep me completely enthralled with the story the whole time. I seriously kept finding reasons to listen to this book as I wanted... no needed to find out what came next.

The language of the book makes the time era and the cultures come alive. I loved how the author made two mythical beings relatable and at times endearing. I don't know if the author plans to write more in ...more

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Jun 18, 2014 Amber rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Really, really dug it, and really innovative (yet topical!) premise. Then you find out this was a first-time novelist and REALLY want to throw yourself into the cleansing waters of despair.

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