The Golem and The Jinni

Imaginary Worlds

English - January 14, 2015 23:30 - 25 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1.9K ratings
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"The Golem and The Jinni" by Helene Wecker is one of my favorite novels in recent years. It's about two mythological characters meeting in late 19th century New York -- one from Arab culture and the other from Jewish folklore. The inspiration for the book came from real life. She's Jewish and her husband is Arab-American.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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