The Golem and the Jinni (The Golem and the Jinni, #1)
by Helene Wecker
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker holds a highly rated rating of 4.10 out of 5, based on 59.7K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 486 pages.
About The Golem and the Jinni
Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life by a disgraced rabbi who dabbles in dark Kabbalistic magic, created to be the wife of a man who dies at sea on the voyage from Poland. Chava is unmoored and adrift as the ship arrives in New York harbor in 1899. Ahmad is a jinni, a being of fire born in the ancient Syrian desert, trapped in an old copper flask, and released in New York City, though still not entirely free. Ahmad and Chava become unlikely friends and soul mates with a mystical connection. Marvelous and compulsively readable, Helene Wecker's debut novel The Golem and the Jinni weaves strands of Yiddish and Middle Eastern literature, historical fiction and magical fable, into a wondrously inventive and unforgettable tale.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Helene Wecker |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 486 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.10 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 59,650 |
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What genre is The Golem and the Jinni?
The Golem and the Jinni is categorized as Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Golem and the Jinni worth reading?
Based on 59.7K reader ratings, The Golem and the Jinni has an average score of 4.10 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Golem and the Jinni?
The Golem and the Jinni has 486 pages.
Who wrote The Golem and the Jinni?
The Golem and the Jinni was written by Helene Wecker. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for The Golem and the Jinni?
The ISBN-13 for The Golem and the Jinni is 9780062110830.0.
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