Are you looking for a book that will take you away for a few hours? Then you may want to try Helen Wecker's, 'The Golem and the Jinni'. It takes historical fiction and adds a twist of the fantastical for a well-rounded, enjoyable story.
Two mythological creatures, a golem (a clay figure brought to life) and a jinni (a spirit made of fire) are at the core of this engaging story which takes place in turn of the 20th century Manhattan. How each of them arrives in this bustling, crowded city is an adventure within itself, and a wonderful cast of supporting characters adds even more complexity to this magical tale.
The story's background is steeped in ancient Jewish and Arabic folklore which adds such richness and depth to the story. The golem and the jinni find themselves, not unlike the newly arrived immigrants among them, struggling to make a place for themselves in a new country, but their pasts eventually catch up with them and their eventual meeting puts into motion a series of events that could destroy their very existence...
Very highly recommended.
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