Wecker does a great job at establishing the novel's constraints and sticking to them. Traduire tous les commentaires en français, Afficher ou modifier votre historique de navigation, Recyclage (y compris les équipements électriques et électroniques), Annonces basées sur vos centres d’intérêt. Sûrement un auteur qu'il faudra suivre et qui ne prend pas le chemin de la simplicité et du commercial. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. À la place, notre système tient compte de facteurs tels que l'ancienneté d'un commentaire et si le commentateur a acheté l'article sur Amazon. The story is interesting, the characters are well developed and relatable, and it's set against the background of 2 fascinating cultures. Il ne reste plus que 2 exemplaire(s) en stock (d'autres exemplaires sont en cours d'acheminement). I was intrigued by the idea of a golem made from clay and a djinni from a bottle who met up in New York. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 March 2020, The wonderful thing about this book is the split stories, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 June 2017. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2019. The excitement, the frustration and the tears, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2020. The two which are most in view are the Syrian and Jewish areas, with occasional forays up into much more affluent zones. But a powerful threat will soon bring the Golem and the Jinni together again, threatening their existence and forcing them to make a fateful choice. Impossible d'ajouter l'article à votre liste. Trouver tous les livres, en savoir plus sur l'auteur. I was interested in how they managed in the material world and how they coped with their problems and I was quite happy seeing how they got on. Please try again. Vos articles vus récemment et vos recommandations en vedette. Noté /5. The two which are most in view are the Syrian and Jewish areas, with occasional forays up into much more affluent zones. A la croisée des genres, une histoire profondément humaine. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 March 2019. Wecker does a great job at establishing the novel's constraints and sticking to them. 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. The Golem and the Djinni, by Helene Wecker, is a blend of historical fiction and fantasy. The Golem and the Jinni is an extraordinary combination of historical novel (set in New York City during the height of immigration) and fantasy. Meeting by chance, they become unlikely friends whose tenuous attachment challenges their opposing natures, until the night a terrifying incident drives them back into their separate worlds. Helene Wecker received a BA from Carleton College in Minnesota and an MFA from Columbia University in New York. a été ajouté à votre Panier. I enjoyed the first two thirds of this book. The story was interesting, if a bit slow moving. Pour calculer l'évaluation globale en nombre d'étoiles et la répartition en pourcentage par étoile, nous n'utilisons pas une moyenne simple. Also lots of the people had similar looking names and I constantly had to keep thinking, "Who is this? The Fifth Season: The Broken Earth, Book 1, WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD, “Original and fresh…A fascinating blend of historical fiction and Jewish and Arab folklore” (. Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018. Ahmad is a jinni, a being of fire, born in the ancient Syrian Desert. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Are they good , bad or indifferent?" Helene Wecker must be a born writer; there is no other way to account for the quality of her prose, as phenomenal as any of the supernatural wonders she delivers in the glorious THE GOLEM AND THE JINNI..."--, Circe: The International No. (Anglais) Broché – Grands caractères, 23 avril 2013. Surrounding them is a community of immigrants: the coffeehouse owner Maryam Faddoul, a pillar of wisdom and support for her Syrian neighbors; the solitary ice cream maker Saleh, a damaged man cursed by tragedy; the kind and caring Rabbi Meyer and his beleaguered nephew, Michael, whose Sheltering House receives newly arrived Jewish men; the adventurous young socialite Sophia Winston; and the enigmatic Joseph Schall, a dangerous man driven by ferocious ambition and esoteric wisdom. Not for those who are looking for a quick, action filled plot. Une erreur est survenue. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. The Golem and the Jinni is her first novel. ©2013 Helene Wecker (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers. Hola, Identifícate. Retrouvez The Golem and the Jinni: A Novel et des millions de livres en stock sur Amazon.fr. The characters are revealed through action and dialog in the most natural way. and over 8 million other books are available for, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Please try your request again later. Verdict: A must read. It works so well for the story and plot, as you then understand all the people, you see their backgrounds and their characters, without having an info-dump – and by the time we get to the end, we feel that we know all of them. Of course no book is complete without a antagonist, but I will leave that to you to discover on your own. Marvelous and compulsively listenable, The Golem and the Jinni weaves strands of folk mythology, historical fiction, and magical fable into a wondrously inventive and unforgettable tale. Struggling to make their way in 1899 New York, the Golem and the Jinni try to fit in with their immigrant neighbors while masking their true selves. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2020, The wonderful thing about this book is the split stories, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2017. Meeting by chance, the two creatures become unlikely friends whose tenuous attachment challenges their opposing natures, until the night a terrifying incident drives them back into their separate worlds. But that doesn't make a novel and really, after two thirds, I couldn't have cared less whether or not they survived / escaped/ reincarnated themselves. A Chicago-area native who has made her home in Minneapolis, Seattle, and New York, she now lives near San Francisco with her husband and daughter. I especially loved that the Golem’s story is known from the beginning and that we see her growing and changing, and the Djinni’s story is found out over the course of the book; he’s fighting to rediscover his memories until everything comes together. Verdict: A must read. Bptj the historical and fantasy elements are strong and credible. Struggling to make their way in this strange new place, the Golem and the Jinni try to fit in with their Jewish and Syrian neighbors while masking their true natures. Also lots of the people had similar looking names and I constantly had to keep thinking, "Who is this? 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. I especially loved that the Golem’s story is known from the beginning and that we see her growing and changing, and the Djinni’s story is found out over the course of the book; he’s fighting to rediscover his memories until everything comes together. Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2017, Unique magical character, but be prepared for a bit of page-filler, Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2018. There was a problem loading your book clubs. 1-Click ordering is not available for this item. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hola, Identifícate. But a powerful menace will soon bring the Golem and the Jinni together again, threatening their existence and forcing them to make a fateful choice. Trapped in an old copper flask by a Bedouin wizard centuries ago, he is released accidentally by a tinsmith in a Lower Manhattan shop. Veuillez renouveler votre requête plus tard. The way the individual stories tie into each other is brilliant – they do come together by the end of the book, but for most of it you’re reading these separate characters and their lives, without knowing exactly how they’re going to fit. Prueba Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life by a strange man who dabbles in dark Kabbalistic magic. Pour sortir de ce carrousel, utilisez votre touche de raccourci d'en-tête pour accéder à l'en-tête suivant ou précédent. The way the individual stories tie into each other is brilliant – they do come together by the end of the book, but for most of it you’re reading these separate characters and their lives, without knowing exactly how they’re going to fit. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Switch between reading the Kindle book & listening to the Audible narration with, Get the Audible audiobook for the reduced price of $12.99 after you. Ahmad and Chava become unlikely friends and soul mates with a mystical connection. Helene Wecker's dazzling debut novel tells the story of two supernatural creatures who appear mysteriously in 1899 New York. Non, ici c'était plutôt une montée en puissance lente mais imparable qui, discrètement, sans crier garde, m'a saisie et progressivement happée. The historical part is set in New York around the year 1900, at which time the city was divided into many segments according to the country of origin of various immigrant groups. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Choisissez parmi 20 000 points retrait en France et en Belgique, incluant points relais et consignes automatiques Amazon Lockers, Sélectionnez cette adresse lors de votre commande. You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. Achetez neuf ou d'occasion More editing would have made this a better book - it was just too long. The pacing is perfect, the transitions between story-lines seem effortless. Merci d’essayer à nouveau. Please try again.