The Ring of Solomon (Bartimaeus, #0.5)

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Justin I think there are insights to be had and tone to absorb whether you read The Ring of Solomon before or after the series. The trilogy does a better job…moreI think there are insights to be had and tone to absorb whether you read The Ring of Solomon before or after the series. The trilogy does a better job of introducing the characters and concepts like 'essence' and 'the Other Place', but this prequel informs the reader more about the history and nature of magic, as well as the feats and trials of Bartimaeus, which are alluded to often in the trilogy without full background.(less)
Justin I think there are insights to be had and tone to absorb whether you read The Ring of Solomon before or after the series. The trilogy does a better job…moreI think there are insights to be had and tone to absorb whether you read The Ring of Solomon before or after the series. The trilogy does a better job of introducing the characters and concepts like 'essence' and 'the Other Place', but this prequel informs the reader more about the history and nature of magic, as well as the feats and trials of Bartimaeus, which are alluded to often in the trilogy without full background.(less)
Justin No, there are not, and you can read The Ring of Solomon either before or after the trilogy without affecting your enjoyment.
Justin No, it is not. There are implications that 'gods' are spirits from the Other Place, but a Judeo-Christian monotheistic God is never mentioned one way …moreNo, it is not. There are implications that 'gods' are spirits from the Other Place, but a Judeo-Christian monotheistic God is never mentioned one way or the other.(less)
Olivia this book takes place long before the trilogy, but it's not the prequel. The trilogy is altogether interesting.…morethis book takes place long before the trilogy, but it's not the prequel. The trilogy is altogether interesting.(less)

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