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In an alternate present day London, rule by magicians, apprentices are taken from their families and their names forgotten so that they can better control the demons that are the source of their magic. Nathaniel is a lot more clever and ambitious than his master knows, if he even cared to know; and conjures up a Djinni by name of Bartemeus and proceeds to get them both over their heads in murderous political intrigue. Neither are very likable characters, but Bartemeus is dryly sarcastic and funn
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Fast-paced and plotty, when I was into it this book was difficult to put down. Unfortunately, I didn't feel any real connection to either Nathaniel or Bartimaeus, which seriously detracted from the story for me. Even when things were moving quickly, there was still that feeling of apathy. So, while I enjoyed the story, I won't be in any hurry to pick up the next book, if I do so at all.
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i just can't get enough of Bartimeus, the sharp-tongued djinn who's the main character in the book. his sarcastic words and wicked sense of humour is to die for. loved reading all the footnotes.
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A different twist on young adult literature. Can be rather dark and foreboding, but filled with action. the other two books in this series are just as good, and a good time filler.
Try to summon Ifrit before you summon Decent Jin with Aldebaran pentacle =P
Jul 28, 2008
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