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manderzreadz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Wow did this book surprise me! I thought I was diving into a typical historical fiction about immigrants to South Africa during political upheaval but got so much more.
This book blends the physical and the spiritual, and touches on darker topics that leave you reflecting on what legacy you leave on those around you.
I enjoyed the personification pieces about the house, you really got the atmospheric vibes. It was a tad slow at the beginning but I enjoyed it about 30% of the way through.
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Fire/Fire injury, Child death, Suicide, and Emotional abuse
ukponge's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Infidelity
moonytoast's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death, Child death, Classism, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts
flowchelle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Classism, and Child death
eed8's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Colonisation, Fire/Fire injury, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and Murder
bookmaddie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child death and Death of parent
chelsaat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved reading about both timelines and peeking into a subculture I didn't know much about. While both stories (the 1930s one especially) are emotionally devastating, dealing heavily in themes of loss and grief, I thought it was balanced from being TOO depressing by showing the small ways we can also make one another's lives better, and how love can be a balm against darker forces. The ending was poignant and bittersweet.
I did think the titular djinn was maybe too superfluous to the overall narrative. There are other ghosts and supernatural forces at play, and it seemed one element too many. But overall this was a really lovely debut from Khan and I can't wait to see what she writes next.
Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group Viking for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Child death, Racism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Grief
fkshg8465's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Colonisation, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Grief, Blood, Confinement, Death, Body horror, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, and Racism
jasminegalsreadinglog's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Set in South Africa, this book revolves around Sana, a 15 year old girl who lives with her father. They move into a palatial mansion, where she gets to meet interesting neighbors. The house itself is an enigma, though. Sana starts exploring, and the house starts revealing its secrets to her.
9
Sana and the Djinn have something in common. Though the Djinn is not exactly the main character of this book (sadly), Sana and the Djinn have parallel metaphorical stories. There's a lot underneath the layers of this story. It's sad in a lot of parts, but also beautiful when you read the whimsical friendship of the Djinn with Meena. I am not sure if this book exactly fits the bill of horror genre, and that's where a reader might struggle.
Thank you, Penguin Group Viking, for this book.
CW: Death, classism, racism, colorism, betrayal, suicidal thoughts, manipulation, infidelity, medical trauma, ghosts
Graphic: Cultural appropriation, Slavery, Misogyny, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Death, Self harm, Infidelity, Blood, Suicide, Classism, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Confinement, and Child death
caseythereader's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
- As soon as I saw that THE DJINN WAITS A HUNDRED YEARS was compared to REBECCA, I knew I had to read it. And the comparison is apt, though this book is certainly its own work of art.
- I loved the slow unraveling of the family history in this book. There was no hurry here, and I was perfectly happy to follow along as the story carefully came into view.
- The cast of characters here is a delight, even amid the sadness. A house full of oddballs with their own secret histories, trying to find solace in themselves and with each other.
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Suicide, Classism, Animal cruelty, Grief, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Fire/Fire injury