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I absolutely loved this book. It's not the most beautifully written novel, but the prose is well-written and moves the story along quickly. While technically a fantasy, I suppose, it really reads more like historical fiction with a large dose of magical realism. At its heart it's a story of immigrants in New York at the very end of the nineteenth century. And while the protagonists are in fact magical beings, their humanity is so much greater than the human monster that seeks to control them. A
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Amazing that a work of such complexity and depth is Wecker's first. Like all the best fantasies, she uses humans and non-humans and their interactions to explore deeper ideas such as morality, free will, what it means to have a soul, etc. Wecker sets the story in 1890s New York and incorporates the numerous immigrants and their cultures, beliefs, and myths to build a rich setting with better-developed characters than many more experienced authors. Reading over my review, the book sounds very "ph
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Thoroughly enjoyed this fantastic tale set in early 20th century New York. An exploration of identity, purpose, and humanity that offers some interesting mysteries to unravel.
Wow what a great read.
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