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!

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.

Author: Beth Kander
Publisher: Mira Books
Published: 12/10/2024
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.90w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780778368120


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 07/01/2024 pg. 86
Publishers Weekly 09/30/2024
BookPage 12/01/2024
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2024