The Golem and the Jinni, Helene Wecker

 

The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker was on a list somewhere of good books to read.

Started: 5/6/2021
Completed: 5/9/2021
Recommendation: Highly Recommended
Recommended By: Some list

Words for which I sought help:

lowering -- to look angry (pronounced like, "glowering," without the initial "g")

Review:

What a fantastic book!  I really liked the way that the different characters came into view, changed, and, even, surprised.  It was amazing how clear the different perspectives were and how cleverly the interactions went together.  I was drawn into a new world very possibly part of this world's past.  It looks like a sequel is coming, but it is hard to imagine that this was the intent on first writing.  In many ways this story is whole and does not call for a subsequent book, although the hook was left.  Regardless, I relish the opportunity to return.