The Golem and the Djinni by Helene Wecker

The Golem and the Djinni

The Golem and the Jinni #1

Helene Wecker

486 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

New York, 1899. Two strangers, one destiny. Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life by a disgraced rabbi who dabbles in dark Kabbalistic magic. When her master, the husband who commissioned her, dies at sea on the voyage from Po...

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Moods

adventurous 64%
mysterious 57%
emotional 54%
reflective 43%
hopeful 27%
dark 19%
tense 16%
sad 13%
inspiring 12%
challenging 9%
funny 5%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 44%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.18

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