The Amulet of Samarkand
The first volume in the 'Bartimaeus Trilogy' is a fantasy centred on the relationship between a magician's apprentice and a djinni, with humorous undertones of satire.
The first volume in the 'Bartimaeus Trilogy' is a fantasy centred on the relationship between a magician's apprentice and a djinni, with humorous undertones of satire.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780786856251 (0786856254)
Publish date: 2004
Publisher: Hyperion
Pages no: 462
Edition language: English
Series: Bartimaeus (#1)
I just wasn't as enamored of this book as a lot of other people seem to be.While I found Bartimaeus' narration more compelling than Nathan's chapters, I didn't really find myself "getting behind" either character. I don't really need characters to be "likeable" in the books I read, but I kept wonder...
Highly entertaining fantasy action. The shared perspective between boy and djinni was engaging, and the sarcastic commentary with plentiful unflattering characterization, delightful. Absolutely worth a read. Recommended for kids upper elementary through adult.
ساعت 5 و ربع صبح و من این کتاب رو برای بار دوم خوندم :)شاید ریویو نوشتم شاید هم ننوشتم. ولی دوباره خوندن این کتاب برام لذت بخش بود. :)
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