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The Haunting of Tram Car 015

P. Djèlí Clark
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The Haunting of Tram Car 015

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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P. Djèlí Clark

The Haunting of Tram Car 015

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

130

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cairo, Egypt • 1910s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Haunting of Tram Car 015 by P. Djèlí Clark, agents from the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments, and Supernatural Entities in 1912 Cairo investigate a possessed tram car. Set in an alternate history of magic and supernatural beings, the novella follows their efforts to resolve the spectral disturbance in this vibrant, enchanted city.

Mysterious

Fantastical

Unnerving

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.2

18,995 ratings

77%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

P. Djèlí Clark’s The Haunting of Tram Car 015 impresses with its imaginative steampunk Cairo and engaging mystery. Critics praise its vibrant world-building and rich cultural elements, though some find the plot a bit predictable. Overall, it's celebrated for its creativity and unique fusion of fantasy and history.

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Who Should Read The Haunting of Tram Car 015?

Readers who enjoy The Haunting of Tram Car 015 by P. Djèlí Clark are likely fans of alternate history, steampunk settings, and supernatural mysteries. This book appeals to those who appreciate vibrant world-building and narratives similar to The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern or The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal.

4.2

18,995 ratings

77%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

130

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cairo, Egypt • 1910s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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