The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
"The Golem and the Jinni" is a novel that explores the lives of two mythical creatures, a golem and a jinni, who find themselves in New York City in the late 19th century. The golem is created by a Jewish rabbi to be a companion for a man who dies on the voyage to America, while the jinni is released from a copper flask by a Syrian tinsmith. As they navigate their new lives, they encounter other immigrants and face challenges that force them to confront their own identities and desires. The novel is a rich and complex exploration of identity, culture, and the human experience.
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- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 484-512
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 40th on Top 100 Fantasy Books (Fantasy Book Review)
- Boston Public Library: Top Genre Books of the 2010s (Boston Public Library)
- Mythopoeic Awards (The Mythopoeic Awards)