- Even though the Golem and the Jinni are supernatural creatures, what is it about them that allows us to relate to them?
- Wecker creates an almost perfectly symmetrical narrative (for instance, each character has a mentor figure and a love interest). In what ways are the Golem and the Jinni's story parallel?
- How would the book have been different if set in present day?
- Are you surprised the Jinni decides to return to New York in the end? Do you think he'll be happy there?
- Why does Wecker alternate between a few different third-person perspectives?
- How does Wecker's writing style create a timeless quality similar to the legends of golems and jinnis that inspired her book?
- How does this book fit into the modern canon of supernatural literature featuring witches, vampires, and werewolves? What themes does the Golem and the Jinni share with books like Twilight and A Discovery of Witches? How do these books differ?
- Could you imagine a sequel to this book? What would happen in the sequel?