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The Golem and the Jinni Helene Wecker
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

After passing through Ellis Island. Apr 29, 2014 - The Golem and the Jinni isn't just a modern fairy tale but a story of immigration. The 496-page book The Golem and the Jinni: A Novel, by Helene Wecker, is quite unique and extraordinary, and for a first novel, I thought it was extremely well-written. Nov 26, 2013 - The Golem and the Jinni expertly blends Jewish and Arabic folklore against the vivid backdrop of 1899 New York City, where her title characters—golem Chava and jinni Ahmed—meet. And I liked it so much I'd like to give a copy away to somebody else. 6 days ago - Book The Golem and the Jinni Helene Wecker is the author of The Golem and the Jinni. Jan 12, 2014 - The Golem and the Jinni is their magical, unforgettable story; unlikely friends whose tenuous attachment challenges their opposing natures – until the night a terrifying incident drives them back into their separate worlds. 2 days ago - washington square arch 300x224 The Golem and the Jinni what were reading the golem and the Making a world of “magical things” weave into our idea of reality is a skill. I was lucky enough to get my hands on an ARC so I've already read it! Golem I didn't know what to expect from this book but from the first paragraph I was totally mesmerized and neglected my work and family so I could finish it. Apr 24, 2013 - The Golem and the Jinni is a historical fantasy by debut novelist Helene Wecker. Dec 15, 2013 - I've reviewed books before, and sure, they weren't always really formal reviews, but it never was as hard to put thoughts to paper as it is now that I am trying to sum up Helene Wecker's The Golem and the Jinni. Dec 13, 2013 - The Golem and the Jinni, by Helene Wecker. Mar 21, 2014 - Judge: Ann Stetson Helene Wecker, The Golem and the Jinni vs Amanda Coplin: The Orchardist We all read for different reasons. Dec 11, 2013 - Rating: 5 / 5 Chava is a golem, made of clay, and made to have a master. All I knew about it, going in, was that it was turn-of-the-century New York City immigrants. Aug 31, 2013 - So it was a surprise, even to myself, that I was as excited about Helene Wecker's novel The Golem and the Jinni as I was. But from the first page I was wrapped within the story. Mar 29, 2014 - Once upon a time a Jinni fell victim to a wizard and was trapped inside a bottle for several hundred years. The Golem and the Jinni suffer from an extreme culture shock. Oct 1, 2013 - I have sat here for a good while, trying to figure out how to start this off.