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The Golem and the Jinni
Ever wonder what it’s like to be utterly out of place—like you’re a walking, talking glitch in someone else’s world? Now imagine you’re not human at all, but a mythical creature trying to pass as one. That’s the awkward, fascinating setup Helene Wecker throws at you in The Golem and the Jinni. It’s like immigrant tales met fantasy folklore and decided to have a long, complicated chat in 1899 New York.
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