The Golem and the Jinni
- 544 pages
- 20 hours of reading
Chava, a golem brought to life by a disgraced rabbi, and Ahmad, a jinni made of fire, form an unlikely friendship on the streets of New York until a fateful choice changes everything
Helene Wecker crafts narratives that delve into the complexities of identity and belonging. Her writing is characterized by rich historical settings and a profound exploration of the human psyche. Wecker masterfully blends elements of myth and reality to examine timeless themes of connection and redemption. Readers discover her unique voice, which is both poetic and incisive.



Chava, a golem brought to life by a disgraced rabbi, and Ahmad, a jinni made of fire, form an unlikely friendship on the streets of New York until a fateful choice changes everything
The novel is set during the World War I era and continues the story of Chava (the golem) and Ahmad (the jinni) who encounter other beings of their own kind, only to realize that their close ties to human beings have forever altered them.