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pearl. asked this question about The Amulet of Samarkand (Bartimaeus, #1):
Harry Potter fanatics, how do the Bartimaeus books compare?
Jared White After rereading the Harry Potter series for the third time (I've read a couple of the books more), I've decided a major reason I like the series is th…moreAfter rereading the Harry Potter series for the third time (I've read a couple of the books more), I've decided a major reason I like the series is that there's so many characters you feel connected to by the end of the series (particularly Luna, Neville, and Lupin for me but so many others too). This series is not like that and I agree with those who say they aren't really similar at all (though I did like them). One of the series that's similar in these terms of getting to know and love secondary characters is Lockwood & Co (also by Stroud). The Magisterium Series by Black and Clare have come closest to reminding me of the Harry Potter series but I haven't liked them nearly as much (partly because you don't really get to know any of the secondary characters very well). (less)
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