The Golem and the Jinni

In an allegory of the immigrant experience into 19th Century New York a masterless golem and a bound Jinni find themselves thrust together in a story that twists through a thousand years.

A most excellent debut novel that works on a number of levels: as historic fiction, as fantasy and as magical realism. Slightly reminiscent of Chabon although without his stylistic flights. 4.5/5