544 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063036574
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 06 October 2020
Description
A marvelous and absorbing debut novel, a combination of vivid historical fiction and magical fable, about two supernatural creatures in turn-of-the-century immigrant New York. An immigrant tale that combines elements of Jewish and Arab folk mythol...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,661 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
emotional 54%
reflective 42%
hopeful 28%
dark 19%
tense 14%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
challenging 9%
funny 6%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Violence, Child deathModerate
Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, PregnancyMinor
Sexual assault, Rape, Miscarriage544 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063036574
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 06 October 2020
Description
A marvelous and absorbing debut novel, a combination of vivid historical fiction and magical fable, about two supernatural creatures in turn-of-the-century immigrant New York. An immigrant tale that combines elements of Jewish and Arab folk mythol...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,661 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
emotional 54%
reflective 42%
hopeful 28%
dark 19%
tense 14%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
challenging 9%
funny 6%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Violence, Child deathModerate
Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, PregnancyMinor
Sexual assault, Rape, Miscarriage