The Golem and the Jinni - Helene Wecker (4 1/2 stars) (also TRIM)

[Cora]

The Golem and the Jinni - Helene Wecker

4 1/2 stars

This was a wonderfully atmospheric book that really brought turn of the century New York City alive. I loved how it focused on the immigrant communities, especially some of the communities that I don't see represented as often in historical fiction. I liked how the author chose to focus on mythical beings that you do not see often in fantasy novels, but that are a prominent part of the cultures of the groups represented. I also really liked how "real" she made them. Despite the fact that they were magical creatures that were ruled by their natures, they seemed very human to the reader as well as their fellow immigrants in the novel. There were a couple of parts that moved a bit slow for me, but overall it was a great book that took me to another place and time. I will definitely look forward to reading more by this author.

[annapi]

The sequel has been delayed - it was supposed to come out in 2018, but when I last checked the date is now Jan 2020.