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Harry Potter fans (12 to adult) would do well to take time away from re-reads of the 7 books and explore Stroud's fascinating and highly entertaining series. Jonathan Stroud takes us to a unique wizarding world in a 3 book series where the djinn (i.e. Bartimaeus) serve the wizards ("magicians" as he refers to them). Young magician, Nathaniel, is a more somber and ambitious character than the beloved Harry Potter, nonetheless intriguing and endearing in his own way. Principal character, Bartimaeus, is a wise-cracking djinni who (begrudgingly) accepts his subservience to the magicians and provides a bevy of comic relief throughout to an otherwise darker world than painted by Rowling (don't ignore the footnotes). The story only gets better, especially when we get to know the young resistance fighter, Kitty, in more detail in Book Two, The Golem's Eye. My friends and I (huge Potter fans) loved this series. Quite sure you won't be disappointed. Do yourself a favor and obtain Book Two before you finish this one. You won't want to wait.Read full review
This is a wonderful read, one that you can't seem to put down. You can't wait to read the whole series of three books. The decision to purchase this book was to see if my grandson would like it. This is a great book for children of either sex. It is one way for a child to stretch the imagination, which these days is rare to see a child do. If you like Harry Potter you will enjoy this wonderful series by Jonathan Stroud.
This was an awesome book. A wonderful read into the world of magicians and demons. A must read!!!! The writing on both the main charter and the veiw of his servant is an awesome role play. The subtext is quirky, accasionally insulting and humorous. Watching the relationship of everything going on a real page turner.
Great book by Jonathan Stroud, really keeps you interested in the story, there are no boring parts. It is all breath-taking and fun.
I bought this book for my teenaged granddaughter to read over the summer while visiting with me. She has finished it and appeared to like it. Thank you.
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