For all things relating to our favourite sassy Djinni.
If you haven't read the Bartimaeus series and have no problems with magic or extradimensional beings (whom humans call demons, but the spirits consider it to be a derogatory term) then pick them up, they're some of the best books you will ever read.
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Also:
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^Proof that Bartimaeus fans should read Skulduggery Pleasant.
I learned of this series in the sixth grade. I was immediately addicted to it.... :P
I actually like the prequel with Solomon's Ring. It has a better plot, in my opinion. Although all the books are great, especially from Bartimaeus' perspective. Best sense of humor since Lewis Black.
Ptolemy's Gate is my favourite in the series, but as with all the Bartimaeus books, Ring of Solomon is awesome.
I've only read books one and two - And not for a long time. :P I'll have to pick 'em up again soon.
Napoleon approved
I finally got Ptolemy's Gate!!! So excited!
Awesome!
That might be my favorite. I never really liked Nathaniel's character, especially at the beginning [duh] but honestly he was just a wimp throughout the whole series. Except with Kitty, she kicked his podex ( ;D). The second would probably win it, just because the troll[/i] Golem.
I don't think we were ever supposed to like Nathaniel except at the very start and the very end. That's not the point to him, he's there to show the corruption that power brings. Or at least, that's my opinion.
I agree. Then again, at least he isn't a Gary Stu.
Quote from: Jetthebinturong on October 17, 2015, 11:20:10 PM
I don't think we were ever supposed to like Nathaniel except at the very start and the very end. That's not the point to him, he's there to show the corruption that power brings. Or at least, that's my opinion.
Yeah, he was rather 'meh' in the second book. I was rather disappointed.
((Sorry for double post))
Ugh. I really, really want to smack Nathaniel on the right now. He's such an arrogant, pompous, annoying. . . . . Grrr.
Such a high-wealth British member of parliment?
*Facepalm*
I got the first two Bartimaeus books, because I tremendously enjoyed Lockwood & Co.
Good, you'll love 'em.
Ptolemy's Gate
The ending almost made me cry! But it was a good ending. I have to say, though, I never did suspect Quentin.
I'm currently reading 'The Golem's eye'. It's a good book so far.
Just finished Amulet of Samarkand. Some parts I remembered, some I didn't.
I spotted The Amulet of Samarkand on my shelf the other day, was debating picking it up and reading it. I may just take this thread popping back up as a sign to do so.
I'm currently at the point where Nathaniel got back from the dismal city that I shall not name for fear of spoilers. I hate Nathaniel and I'm kinda rooting for Kitty.
Quote from: WorshipTiria on September 09, 2021, 04:27:11 PM
I'm currently at the point where Nathaniel got back from the dismal city that I shall not name for fear of spoilers. I hate Nathaniel and I'm kinda rooting for Kitty.
Spoiler
Prague? Edit: unless it's somewhere in America?
I'm currently at the bit where
Spoiler
I think Pinn's shop has just been blown up?
Quote from: Booklover on September 09, 2021, 05:55:42 PM
Quote from: WorshipTiria on September 09, 2021, 04:27:11 PM
I'm currently at the point where Nathaniel got back from the dismal city that I shall not name for fear of spoilers. I hate Nathaniel and I'm kinda rooting for Kitty.
Spoiler
Prague? Edit: unless it's somewhere in America?
Spoiler
It's Prague. They never go to America in the series.
Yep. I've finished Golem's eye and am now working on Ptolemy's Gate.
Spoiler
I wasn't expecting Duvall. I knew he was power-hungry, but all the magicians are power hungry.
Quote from: Jetthebinturong on September 11, 2021, 01:46:15 AM
Quote from: Booklover on September 09, 2021, 05:55:42 PM
Quote from: WorshipTiria on September 09, 2021, 04:27:11 PM
I'm currently at the point where Nathaniel got back from the dismal city that I shall not name for fear of spoilers. I hate Nathaniel and I'm kinda rooting for Kitty.
Spoiler
Prague? Edit: unless it's somewhere in America?
Spoiler
It's Prague. They never go to America in the series.
Spoiler
Huh. I was sure I remembered Bartimaeus being in America at some point, even if it was only a mention. Then again, I somehow thought the whole tomb sequence was in book three, so my memory probably can't be trusted (I do remember how book three ends, and I'm pretty certain I've remembered that correctly.
Just got to the bit where Nathaniel is talking to Makepeace.
Neat.
I keep reading this topic title as "The Barbiturates Thread" - surprised to say the least
You're getting veerry sleepy.