Questions About The Amulet of Samarkand (Bartimaeus, #1)

by Jonathan Stroud (Goodreads Author)

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Harry Potter fanatics, how do the Bartimaeus books compare?

Kay I don't think they are similar at all. The writing style is totally different and with alternating points of view. The underlying themes are also very…moreI don't think they are similar at all. The writing style is totally different and with alternating points of view. The underlying themes are also very different. They are both amazing series but different in their own right. (less)

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Um would you consider this book to people to have a fun time reading?

Cayden Yes. It is amazing.

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Julia Yes he is a djinn. Never call him a demon; he takes offence! Although demon is much easier to pronounce...

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Simon Lovelace. Ahem, ahem, cough, cough, MORTAL INSTRUMENTS?

✨faith✨trust✨pixiedust✨ Dead Account; Not Coming Back Well, I mean this Simon came first, so maybe Cassandra Clare actually is a copyright infringer.

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How dark is this book? I had seen it before, but with the whole "summoning of spirits" part, I just kind of assumed it was dark and suspenseful. However, I just finished The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne (and loved it!), so I am very interested in Stroud's other work.

Nkaiferi Ifiok Difficult to answer your question. It's more fantasy and action than horror, but when the brutal things happen, while they're not graphic, the author …moreDifficult to answer your question. It's more fantasy and action than horror, but when the brutal things happen, while they're not graphic, the author doesn't hide any of it. (less)

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