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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Tor_Books
gptkb:The_Golem |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:book in development for television |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Helene_Wecker
Helene Wecker's heritage influences from Wecker's life experiences |
| gptkbp:available_formats |
gptkb:book
ebook hardcover paperback |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:2014_Goodreads_Choice_Award_for_Fantasy
2014 Mythopoeic Fantasy Award 2014 Locus Award for Best First Novel |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:The_Jinni
gptkb:Rabbi gptkb:Mr._Winkle gptkb:The_Golem Laila Maryam The Jinni's master |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Ahmad's struggle
Chava's journey |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Ahmad and his past
Chava and Ahmad's bond Chava and her creator |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Cultural differences
Supernatural challenges |
| gptkbp:covered_by |
various designs
Illustrated cover |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive reviews
positive generally positive |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
discussion of folklore
influence on contemporary fantasy |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:mythological_figure New York's immigrant communities Jewish and Arab cultures |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Explores immigrant experiences
Blends Jewish and Arab cultures |
| gptkbp:first_published |
popular choice
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Golem and the Jinni
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:mythological_figure cultural exchanges folklore traditions |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Arabian_Nights
gptkb:mythological_figure Jewish folklore Arabian mythology |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:the_Golem_of_Prague
gptkb:The_Arabian_Nights gptkb:The_Golem_of_Prague historical research author's travels Jewish and Arab folklore Wecker's travels in the Middle East the Jinni from Arabian mythology |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0062115280
978-0-06-211180-2 978-0062110930 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:Symbolism
gptkb:Metaphor gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:literary_work Imagery Foreshadowing imagery foreshadowing |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Chava
Ahmad |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:loss
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Politician love belonging creation and destruction fire and water belonging and alienation |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
flashbacks intertwined stories |
| gptkbp:page_count |
gptkb:496
|
| gptkbp:plot |
set in the early 20th century
explores themes of belonging Golem's creation Jinni's release conflict with the supernatural friendship between Chava and Ahmad Jinni's freedom A golem and a jinni meet in New York. follows the lives of two supernatural beings intertwines the stories of Chava and Ahmad |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:2013
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Harper_Collins
|
| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
adult readers
Cultural reflection Emotional connection emotional connection young adult readers thought-provoking themes Engaging and thought-provoking |
| gptkbp:sales |
Best seller
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| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:The_Hidden_Palace
|
| gptkbp:series |
Standalone
standalone standalone novel |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Borough
|
| gptkbp:significance |
blend of genres
exploration of cultural identity |
| gptkbp:style |
magical realism
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the Golem as a protector
the Jinni as a free spirit Golem as a protector Jinni as a free spirit |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:Community_Center |
| gptkbp:user_reviews |
emotional depth
widely praised widely reviewed featured in literary magazines character-driven narrative richly detailed world-building notable for its prose |
| gptkbp:wrote |
exploration of cultural identity
examination of myth and reality |