Jonathan Stroud
Hardcover | Pages: 1552 pages Rating: 4.42 | 5507 Users | 258 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Bartimaeus Trilogy Boxed Set (Bartimaeus #1-3) |
| Author | : | Jonathan Stroud |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 1552 pages |
| Published | : | August 29th 2006 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Young Adult. Fiction |
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DON'T READ HARRY POTTER, READ THE BARTIMAEUS TRIOLOGYThe reason I liked this series was what it offered that many other fantasy books leave out. The story doesn't operate in a secluded location, disconnected form the rest of the world. In the trilogy the wizards are the elite, the rulers, the imperialists who control empire after empire with the help of their slaves, the djinn. I like the fact that the story involves the conflicting stories of wizards, djinn, and normal, non-magical people. The main characters, Nathaniel, was great becuase I couldn't help but love and hate him throughout the series as he changed.
While Harry Potter is well written, the story is the simple tale of good vs. evil and offers nothing new to the reader. It doesn't try to explain the motivations of people who we see as "evil," they just are. Harry Potter is pornography, trying to convince children that the world is much shallower than it really is. I think the Bartimaeus Trilogy does a good job constructing a fantasy world that is complicated in ways similar to our own.
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| Original Title: | The Bartimaeus Trilogy |
| ISBN: | 142310420X (ISBN13: 9781423104209) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Bartimaeus #1-3 |
| Literary Awards: | Literaturpreis der Jury der jungen Leser for Kinderbuch (2007) |
Rating Epithetical Books The Bartimaeus Trilogy Boxed Set (Bartimaeus #1-3)
Ratings: 4.42 From 5507 Users | 258 ReviewsCriticize Epithetical Books The Bartimaeus Trilogy Boxed Set (Bartimaeus #1-3)
Amazing. For someone who enjoyed Harry Potter this is a must read. A darker and more profound trilogy with sidesplitting humour cleverly added, courtesy of our favourite upbeat djinn Bartimaeus. Beautifully written captivating characters and a story that will have you reflecting on it even after your long done with the books. As for the ending, Ptolemy's gate was just brilliant.definately a rainy day book. i could read these for hours and not be bored. a real page-turner.
When an 11-year-old magician decides to resurrect a ancient demon (or djini, as Bartimaeus is called), you know the story is going to be interesting, if nothing else. The Bartimaeus Trilogy is set in an alternate-universe England that's divided into two kinds of people: magicians, and commoners. The magicians in the story can't actually do magic - all they do is study half their lives and learn how to summon djin, who carry out their orders. Our main character (well, one of them) is Nathaniel,
DON'T READ HARRY POTTER, READ THE BARTIMAEUS TRIOLOGYThe reason I liked this series was what it offered that many other fantasy books leave out. The story doesn't operate in a secluded location, disconnected form the rest of the world. In the trilogy the wizards are the elite, the rulers, the imperialists who control empire after empire with the help of their slaves, the djinn. I like the fact that the story involves the conflicting stories of wizards, djinn, and normal, non-magical people. The
I actually stumbled upon these on a car boot sale, bought them for a mere few pounds. That few pounds was some of the best money I've ever used - a real bargain! These books are beyond funny, the clever foot notes used at the bottom of the page put a unique style on the books, which Stroud exercies brilliantly. Based around supernatural occurances we really gain a strong connection with the characters as we are took into an incredible world of wizarday. Definately worth picking up if you ever
Incredible! Such a surprise. Was not expecting it to be so good. Now on my top 5 series of all time list. Brilliant tackeling of oppression, slavery, servitude, racism, classism, prejudice, priveledge responsibility, freedom, and love. And looks at all these issues in very unsual and enlightening perspectives.
i have only just read the first one and am impressed...i expected something like Harry Potter books..but it's different kind of magic.wow! i cannot wait for the other two...I'm going to the library TODAY!
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