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479 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385605991
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday Childrens
Publication date: 02 October 2003
Description
Nathaniel, a magician's apprentice, summons up the djinni Bartimaeus and instructs him to steal the Amulet of Samarkand from the powerful magician Simon Lovelace.
Community Reviews Summary of 10,040 reviews
Moods
funny 75%
mysterious 43%
lighthearted 25%
dark 19%
tense 19%
emotional 9%
challenging 5%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%
reflective 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 35% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Slavery, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Death, Violence, MurderMinor
Confinement, Body horror, Deadnaming479 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385605991
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday Childrens
Publication date: 02 October 2003
Description
Nathaniel, a magician's apprentice, summons up the djinni Bartimaeus and instructs him to steal the Amulet of Samarkand from the powerful magician Simon Lovelace.
Community Reviews Summary of 10,040 reviews
Moods
funny 75%
mysterious 43%
lighthearted 25%
dark 19%
tense 19%
emotional 9%
challenging 5%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%
reflective 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 35% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Slavery, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Death, Violence, MurderMinor
Confinement, Body horror, Deadnaming