The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud

The Amulet of Samarkand

Bartimaeus #1

Jonathan Stroud with Simon Jones (Narrator)

13 hours, 30 minutes • first pub 2003 (editions)

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Nathaniel is a boy magician-in-training, sold to the government by his birth parents at the age of five and sent to live as an apprentice to a master. Powerful magicians rule Britain, and its empire, and Nathaniel is told his is the "ultimate sacr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,977 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
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

medium 58%
fast 33%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 35% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | 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

3.96

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