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This novella had all the makings of a run-of-the-mill Haunting story, except.... the “house” that’s haunted is actually tram car that operates using the mechanics put in place by a Djinn, who came about when a guy in the 1870s opened up a rift between Cairo and a magical dimension, that led to a magical industrial revolution for Cairo, which then became a world super power as a result. And while all of this is happening, Cairo is voting on whether to legalize women’s suffrage.

So…..

Classic story,
Dope world building,
Big recommend.

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5.0

נובלה פנטזיה-היסטוריה אלטרנטיבית שמתרחשת בקהיר בשנת 1912 לערך, עיר מלאת ג׳ינים שהביאו קסם וקדמה והפכו אותה למודרנית בעולם ובמסגרת זו יצרו רשת קרונות בעלי ישות שהם חלק ממערך הסעים אווירי. על קרון 015 השתלטה ישות זרה ובלשי היחידה היעודית יוצאים לטיפול בעניין, ברקע מאבק של נשים לזכות הצבעה העניינים הולכים ומסתבכים והכל מגיע לאקסטזה. מקסים ממש ⁧‫

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4.0

3.5 stars, rounded up

Amazing world building and an interesting, refreshing enough plot that made me want to know hows and whys. I'm not sure I really click with the author's writing style though, which is why it took me so long to get through this novella.

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

A fun read, really enjoyed the characters and the world building! Definitely want to check out A Master of Djinn.

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