The Hidden Palace by Helene Wecker

The Hidden Palace

The Golem and the Jinni #2

Helene Wecker

480 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

In this enthralling historical epic, set in New York City and the Middle East in the years leading to World War I— the long-awaited follow-up to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Golem and the Jinni—Helene Wecker revisits her beloved cha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,172 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
adventurous 59%
reflective 47%
mysterious 41%
hopeful 30%
sad 19%
dark 16%
tense 14%
challenging 9%
inspiring 9%
funny 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 42%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.11

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