A Dead Djinn in Cairo by P. Djèlí Clark

A Dead Djinn in Cairo

The Dead Djinn Universe #0.5

P. Djèlí Clark

47 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mystery short stories adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Egypt, 1912. In an alternate Cairo infused with the otherworldly, the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments and Supernatural Entities investigate disturbances between the mortal and the (possibly) divine.What starts off as an odd suicide case for Spec...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 80%
dark 30%
tense 19%
funny 12%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 86%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 19% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 4%

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