There are no summaries for this title yet. 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 freeAhmad and Chava become unlikely friends and soul mates with a mystical connection. —Entertainment WeeklyA marvelous and absorbing debut novel about a chance meeting between two supernatural creatures in turn-of-the-century immigrant New York. For the Golem, a creature designed to be controlled by a master, this freedom is a frightening prospect, a mysterious existence where she must fight her innate desire to serve every need in order to hide her true abilities. Compulsively readable, The Golem and the Jinni weaves strands of Yiddish and Middle Eastern literature, historical fiction and magical fable, in a wondrously inventive tale that is mesmerizing and unforgettable. Turn of the century New York City is a perfect setting for this unusual story of friendship and loyalty. The audio version is narrated by George Guidall, who does his usual masterful job of storytelling. In The Golem and the Jinni, a chance meeting between mythical beings takes readers on a dazzling journey through cultures in turn-of-the-century New York.Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life to by a disgraced rabbi who dabbles in dark Kabbalistic magic and dies at sea on the voyage from Poland. —Entertainment WeeklyA marvelous and absorbing debut novel about a chance meeting between two supernatural creatures in turn-of-the-century immigrant New York. Wecker's storytelling skills dazzle." A solid historical fantasy with strong, complex characters that grow throughout the story. Select files or add your book in reader. Living among mortals is difficult enough, but it soon becomes dangerous when Chava's creator learns of her freedom and seeks to end it. "An intoxicating fusion of fantasy and historical fiction. . GuineaPiggies thinks this title is suitable for 16 years and over, aquiggles thinks this title is suitable for between the ages of 20 and 75, DLands thinks this title is suitable for 14 years and over, "sometimes men want what they don't have because they don't have it. Compulsively readable, The Golem and the Jinni weaves strands of Yiddish and Middle Eastern literature, historical fiction and magical fable, in a wondrously inventive tale that is mesmerizing and unforgettable. For the Jinni, he is set free from a bottle where he has been imprisoned for a thousand years, yet the iron band around his wrist hampers his actual freedom and traps him in a human form with some but not all of his powers. Chava the golem and Ahmad the jinni are two mythical beings that, by definition, exist to serve. There are no summaries for this title yet. . An otherworldly immigrant tale combining elements of history and Jewish and Arab mythology. One is a golem, crafted out of clay, whose master dies at sea before their ship arrives in New York Harbor. Wecker's storytelling skills dazzle." I loved the rich storyline and the historical detail. . It's a great book club pick too. But when both are left masterless in a nation of independence, they must each find a way to adjust to their new lives. The golem is brought to America by poor furniture maker Otto Rotfeld, who had her built from clay to be his wife, but he dies en route. Chava the golem and Ahmad the jinni are two mythical beings that, by definition, exist to serve. . It's a great book club pick too. Wecker's storytelling skills dazzle." High quality stuff that bounces between completely original and trope-following but still enjoyable. 1899 in the heart of New York's Syrian and Jewish immigrant communities both a Golem and a Jinni find themselves unexpectedly set free and vulnerable in a hostile environment. For the Golem, a creature designed to be controlled by a master, this freedom is a frightening prospect, a mysterious existence where she must fight her innate desire to serve every need in order to hide her true abilities. . . Into this strange and tense melting pot arrive two mythological creatures, the Golem and the Jinni. . . BiblioCore: app10 Version 8.36.5 Last updated 2021/04/23 17:25, Bothell-Kenmore-Kingsgate-Kirkland Staff Favorites 2018: Fiction, Kirkland Library Afternoon Book Discussion, Fall 2014 - Winter 2018, KCLS BookMatch: Literary Page Turners with Rich Setting & Characters, New York (N.Y.) — History — 19th Century — Fiction, Find Financial Assistance / Encuentre asistencia financiera. I loved this book so much! It’s been a while since I have been so taken by the premise of a book and upon completion of reading, its one of my favorite books of 2019. For the Golem, a creature designed to be controlled by a master, this freedom is a frightening prospect, a mysterious existence where she must fight her innate desire to serve every need in order to hide her true abilities. —Entertainment WeeklyA marvelous and absorbing debut novel about a chance meeting between two supernatural creatures in turn-of-the-century immigrant New York. I haven't read such a "classic" tale in a long time. Chava, a golem brought to life by a disgraced rabbi, and Ahmad, a jinni made of fire, form an unlikely friendship on the streets of New York until a fateful choice changes everything. Even if everyone offered to share, they would only want the share that wasn't theirs.". BiblioCore: app05 Version 8.36.5 Last updated 2021/04/23 17:25. "An intoxicating fusion of fantasy and historical fiction. Wecker's storytelling skills dazzle." —Entertainment WeeklyA marvelous and absorbing debut novel about a chance meeting between two supernatural creatures in turn-of-the-century immigrant New York. —Entertainment WeeklyA marvelous and absorbing debut novel about a chance meeting between two supernatural creatures in turn-of-the-century immigrant New York. For the Jinni, he is set free from a bottle where he has been imprisoned for a thousand years, yet the iron band around his wrist hampers his actual freedom and traps him in a human form with some but not all of his powers. Ahmad and Chava become unlikely friends and soul mates with a mystical connection. Living among mortals is difficult enough, but it soon becomes dangerous when Chava's creator learns of her freedom and seeks to end it. I was engrossed by the plights of the characters in this novel and wanted to see what would happen to them next. Can't wait for the sequel! The audio version is narrated by George Guidall, who does his usual masterful job of storytelling. He finds himself an ocean away from the desert home he longs to return to. GuineaPiggies thinks this title is suitable for 16 years and over, aquiggles thinks this title is suitable for between the ages of 20 and 75, DLands thinks this title is suitable for 14 years and over, "sometimes men want what they don't have because they don't have it. Add in an evil wizard who is hunting for them both and this fast paced, unusual and magical tale is a real winner. Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life by a strange man who dabbles in dark Kabbalistic magic. It was a large part of the story without any kind of agenda, and it worked very well. . In all, a very good read that uses all of its little pieces brilliantly both in the plot and to construct an immigrant's New York of tiny towns in a super-sized city. Compulsively readable, The Golem and the Jinni weaves strands of Yiddish and Middle Eastern literature, historical fiction and magical fable, in a wondrously inventive tale that is mesmerizing and unforgettable. A golem, a Jewish “slave” is made from clay by an outcast Rabbi to become the wife of a man heading to America. High quality stuff that bounces between completely original and trope-following but still enjoyable. Can two such powerful beings really live peacefully among humans? Libraries continue to open for visits or curbside pickup. Highly recommend it. A golem, a Jewish “slave” is made from clay by an outcast Rabbi to become the wife of a man heading to America. In The Golem and the Jinni, a chance meeting between mythical beings takes readers on a dazzling journey through cultures in turn-of-the-century New York Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life to by a disgraced rabbi who dabbles in dark Kabbalistic magic and dies at sea on the voyage from Poland. Rich historical setting, compelling characters, and magic handled with a deft enough touch to keep from scaring away readers who don't typically read fantasy. . It was a large part of the story without any kind of agenda, and it worked very well. . Rich historical setting, compelling characters, and magic handled with a deft enough touch to keep from scaring away readers who don't typically read fantasy. 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. Trust me, this is a drama you wouldn't want to miss! One hailing from ancient Hebrew myth, the other from the deserts of the Middle East, they try to navigate a world in which they do not belong for many reasons; their culture, their nature, and the fact they are not supposed to be real at all, in any world! "An intoxicating fusion of fantasy and historical fiction. Loved it! In The Golem and the Jinni, a chance meeting between mythical beings takes readers on a dazzling journey through cultures in turn-of-the-century New York. —Entertainment WeeklyA marvelous and absorbing debut novel about a chance meeting between two supernatural creatures in turn-of-the-century immigrant New York. . . . When her “husband” dies on the immigrant boat to America, the golem learns how to survive with the help of an elderly New York rabbi. . This golem is different. 1899 in the heart of New York's Syrian and Jewish immigrant communities both a Golem and a Jinni find themselves unexpectedly set free and vulnerable in a hostile environment. Wecker's storytelling skills dazzle." There are no notices for this title yet. . Kindle Book. Some libraries are open for modified visits. —Entertainment WeeklyA marvelous and absorbing debut novel about a chance meeting between two supernatural creatures in turn-of-the-century immigrant New York. 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. . -- Beth B., Minneapolis Central Library. . Find out. . We chose it for our book club and had a great discussion. Loved it! Compulsively readable, The Golem and the Jinni weaves strands of Yiddish and Middle Eastern literature, historical fiction and magical fable, in a wondrously inventive tale that is mesmerizing and unforgettable. Wecker's first novel is a magical tale of two mythical creatures—a golem from a Polish shtetl and a jinni from the Syrian Desert—struggling to fit in among New York's turn-of-the-19th-century immigrants. The Golem is a new soul, also curious but more cautious, so empathetic it hurts, and is naturally a protector. "An intoxicating fusion of fantasy and historical fiction. . The emotional payoff of the close of the book is diluted by having several crises build at the same time, so that none of them stands out as particularly interesting or exciting. The only thing that confuses me is that this book appears to have a sequel. Publisher: Harper. —Entertainment WeeklyA marvelous and absorbing debut novel about a chance meeting between two supernatural creatures in turn-of-the-century immigrant New York. Turn of the century New York City is a perfect setting for this unusual story of friendship and loyalty. "An intoxicating fusion of fantasy and historical fiction. I loved the rich storyline and the historical detail. Highly recommend it. Definitely more literary character study than plot-driven fantasy, but I enjoyed this debut and would happily spend more time in Wecker's world. I am eager for the sequel and will recommend this as a book club book. . The friendship they develop becomes essential to that end. The Jinni's impulsive, passionate, is endlessly curious about humanity despite thinking himself as superior to it, values freedom and life. -- Beth B., Minneapolis Central Library. You want them to … . "An intoxicating fusion of fantasy and historical fiction. It contained some of the best treatment of religion in literature I've read for any genre- different perspectives with no one that just sounded like a mouth-piece. When her “husband” dies on the immigrant boat to America, the golem learns how to survive with the help of an elderly New York rabbi. "An intoxicating fusion of fantasy and historical fiction. Trapped in an old copper flask by a Bedouin wizard centuries ago, he is released accidentally by a tinsmith in a Lower Manhattan shop. Apparently there is a sequel in the works...which I will be checking out for sure. Her life becomes intertwined with that of a djinn who has been imprisoned in a copper flask for over 1000 years. Apparently there is a sequel in the works...which I will be checking out for sure. "An intoxicating fusion of fantasy and historical fiction. These two form an unlikely friendship based on their unique situations as outsiders in a strange land. Catalog The Golem and the Jinni » eBook » The Golem and the Jinni: A Novel (Adobe EPUB eBook, Kindle Book, OverDrive Read) Average Rating. It contained some of the best treatment of religion in literature I've read for any genre- different perspectives with no one that just sounded like a mouth-piece. But when both are left masterless in a nation of independence, they must each find a way to adjust to their new lives. Historical/fantasy at its very best. OverDrive Read. Very curious to see that. The state restrictions announced on April 12 do not affect our services. Wecker's storytelling skills dazzle." I was engrossed by the plights of the characters in this novel and wanted to see what would happen to them next. —Entertainment WeeklyA marvelous and absorbing debut novel about a chance meeting between two supernatural creatures in turn-of-the-century immigrant New York. "An intoxicating fusion of fantasy and historical fiction. Interesting historical/fantasy/romance. . . Catalog The Golem and the Jinni » eBook » The Golem and the Jinni: A Novel (Adobe EPUB eBook, Kindle Book, OverDrive Read) Average Rating. 1899 in the heart of New York's Syrian and Jewish immigrant communities both a Golem and a Jinni find themselves unexpectedly set free and vulnerable in a hostile environment. I found the characters fascinating and learned for the first time what a Golem is. While I was rooting for the Golem, Chava, the whole time, the Jinni, Ahmad would sometimes let his pride get in the way of making the right moral decision. It’s been a while since I have been so taken by the premise of a book and upon completion of reading, its one of my favorite books of 2019. Can't wait for the sequel! "An intoxicating fusion of fantasy and historical fiction. Trust me, this is a drama you wouldn't want to miss! . However, it felt to me that the author had several ideas for the end, couldn’t decide which one to go with, and so she included them all. 5 star (4) 4 star (0) Her life becomes intertwined with that of a djinn who has been imprisoned in a copper flask for over 1000 years. Wecker's storytelling skills dazzle." The friendship they develop becomes essential to that end. Sophia Winston leaves for the Middle East to seek some sort of cure for the illness that leaves her forever cold. I loved the well developed characters that populated this story. I really enjoyed the author's writing style and how invested I became in the story. Hours and services have changed at some libraries. Wecker's storytelling skills dazzle." The other is a jinni, ... Read More », 1899 in the heart of New York's Syrian and Jewish immigrant communities both a Golem and a Jinni find themselves unexpectedly set free and vulnerable in a hostile environment. "An intoxicating fusion of fantasy and historical fiction. . SOOOOOO good! This is a fascinating read. Release date: April 23, 2013. Historical/fantasy at its very best. On the whole, though, I did enjoy the book and do recommend it to others, primarily on the strength of the memorable characters. This is a fascinating read. I really enjoyed the author's writing style and how invested I became in the story. The Hidden Palace is Helene Wecker's follow-up to The Golem & the Jinni, and picks up just where it left off, with the story of practical, compassionate golem Chava and of wild, restless jinni Ahmad. I loved this book so much! . While I was rooting for the Golem, Chava, the whole time, the Jinni, Ahmad would sometimes let his pride get in the way of making the right moral decision. . —Entertainment WeeklyA marvelous and absorbing debut novel about a chance meeting between two supernatural creatures in turn-of-the-century immigrant New York. Compulsively readable, The Golem and the Jinni weaves strands of Yiddish and Middle Eastern literature, historical fiction and magical fable, in a wondrously inventive tale that is mesmerizing and unforgettable. "An intoxicating fusion of fantasy and historical fiction. She is intelligent and cares along with her overriding need to be a servant. She is intelligent and cares along with her overriding need to be a servant. In all, a very good read that uses all of its little pieces brilliantly both in the plot and to construct an immigrant's New York of tiny towns in a super-sized city. I haven't read such a "classic" tale in a long time. A solid historical fantasy with strong, complex characters that grow throughout the story. I loved the well developed characters that populated this story. I found the characters fascinating and learned for the first time what a Golem is. Interesting historical/fantasy/romance. On the whole, though, I did enjoy the book and do recommend it to others, primarily on the strength of the memorable characters. —Entertainment WeeklyA marvelous and absorbing debut novel about a chance meeting between two supernatural creatures in turn-of-the-century immigrant New York. Published: . Definitely more literary character study than plot-driven fantasy, but I enjoyed this debut and would happily spend more time in Wecker's world. 5 star (5) 4 star (3) 3 star (2) 2 star (0) 1 star (0) Author: Helene Wecker. Can two such powerful beings really live peacefully among humans? After I finished, I wanted to recommend it to everyone! Add in an evil wizard who is hunting for them both and this fast paced, unusual and magical tale is a real winner. However, it felt to me that the author had several ideas for the end, couldn’t decide which one to go with, and so she included them all. . . . This golem is different. . —Entertainment WeeklyA marvelous and absorbing debut novel about a chance meeting between two supernatural creatures in turn-of-the-century immigrant New York. He finds himself an ocean away from the desert home he longs to return to. . We chose it for our book club and had a great discussion. It is the story of two beings who arrive separately in New York in 1899. Very curious to see that. Marvelous and compulsively readable, Helene Wecker's debut novel The Golem and the Jinni weaves strands of Yiddish and Middle Eastern literature, historical … After I finished, I wanted to recommend it to everyone! The Golem And the Jinni - read free eBook by Helene Wecker in online reader directly on the web page. Wecker's storytelling skills dazzle." Wecker's storytelling skills dazzle." Wecker's storytelling skills dazzle." There are no notices for this title yet. Compulsively readable, The Golem and the Jinni weaves strands of Yiddish and Middle Eastern literature, historical fiction and magical fable, in a wondrously inventive tale that is mesmerizing and unforgettable. The only thing that confuses me is that this book appears to have a sequel. The emotional payoff of the close of the book is diluted by having several crises build at the same time, so that none of them stands out as particularly interesting or exciting. Even if everyone offered to share, they would only want the share that wasn't theirs.". SOOOOOO good! These two form an unlikely friendship based on their unique situations as outsiders in a strange land. Wecker's storytelling skills dazzle." Ahmad is a jinni, a being of fire, born in the ancient Syrian Desert. . 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