Luzula

I had many Feelings about The Golem & The Jinni.

I loved the atmospheric evocations of two immigrant communities at the turn of the twentieth century. The Golem as bakery assistant was particularly wonderful. All the personal interactions felt driven by human desires and fears: I didn't find any of the characters to be holding a pose to Make A Point.

Ashkenazim bolting from Russia in 1905 is a familiar story in our family; I felt she did it justice. I do wonder how many readers find it too amazing to be history. I'm in a similarly ignorant position re: the metal mender and other Arabic emigres, but trust what I've read because she nails the Jewish story.

I was hoping to see a comparison between the golem, the jinni, the RUR and the android: maybe book two will provide. The golem and the jinni are such fabulous fantastic creatures, and yet they fit our world so well.

Many stars, would read again.