I Made It Out of Clay: A Darkly Funny Novel with a Touch of Jewish Mythology, Perfect for Fall 2024, Get Lost in This Magical Tale!

By Beth Kander

Book Overview

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In this darkly funny and surprisingly sweet novel, a woman creates a golem in a desperate attempt to pretend her life is a rom-com rather than a disaster.

Nothing's going well for Eve: she's single, turning forty, stressed at work and anxious about a recent series of increasingly creepy incidents. Most devastatingly, her beloved father died last year, and her family still won't acknowledge their sorrow.

With her younger sister's wedding rapidly approaching, Eve is on the verge of panic. She can't bear to attend the event alone. That's when she recalls a strange story her Yiddish grandmother once told her, about a protector forged of desperation...and Eve, to her own shock, manages to create a golem.

At first, everything seems great. The golem is indeed protective--and also attractive. But when they head out to a rural summer camp for the family wedding, Eve's lighthearted rom-com fantasy swiftly mudslides into something much darker.

With moments of moodiness, fierce love and unexpected laughter, I Made It Out of Clay will make you see monsters everywhere.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778368122
• ISBN13: 9780778368120
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Mira Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.9" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Important!

Important. I didn’t realize how important this book was until almost the end, but it’s very important. It’s Chicago-based; I’m a little biased as I live there and love seeing it in the spotlight! I resonated with the main character, Eve, even though I’m not Jewish. However, it’s very necessary to get progressively frustrated with the narrator and to want to jump into the pages and give her a good shake. The tension this book builds, done so well. Keep your imagination wide open and hold space for the supernatural, and you’ll definitely appreciate this. In regard to the book structure, I like how the story is told on a daily basis with multiple chapters within each day, leading up to an eventful weekend. Such a clever way to tell this story. The writing is smooth and easy to absorb. I highly recommend this! Thankful to have received an advanced copy via NetGalley!