In this episode of Quills & Chills, I’m joined by author Gabrielle Sher to talk about her novel Odessa, a Jewish folklore Gothic set during the pogroms of 1905 in the Russian Empire. Gabrielle discusses the novel’s shifting family perspectives, how grief and trauma shape the story long before the supernatural arrives, and the terrifying consequences of trying to hold onto the people we love. We also talk about golem mythology, Jewish mysticism, family secrets, and the shifting line between monster and protector throughout the novel.

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