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This is the third and last installment to the Bartaemus trilogy by Stroud. All three books are great. Bartaemus, the demon, is a wonderful character, and sort of the main 'theme' throughout the three books, but all the characters are rich and make me think. As in Golden Compass, the author describes a world where demons are common. He has a 'magician class' that deals with demonology, and a 'working class' that is magic-less. The series, with many side-plots, tells the story of the rise of a young magician, whose education and rank are helped along by Bartaemus, a Djinn who by most standards was way over the kid's head and abilities to control. The first book in the series is the funniest, but all three are gripping and not only page-turners but made me think. This last book, Ptolemy's Gate: the ending surprised and moved me.Read full review
I can't offer enough praise to this masterpiece of a series. Another British author (of course!) Jonathan Stroud doesn't disappoint with his third (and final) installment in the Bartimaeus Trilogy. The end, though bittersweet, is satisfying in its substance. A fascinating world of magicians (wizards), djinn and other magical creatures, it's hard to imagine these books have not received more notice. The most entertaining series of books in its genre since Harry Potter. Also promoted as "children's" books- more appropriately, it's for young adult to adult (as were the final four in Rowling's series). This is no rip-off of a successful series of books. Stroud paints a completely different picture of the world of wizardry and Bartimaeus is a gem of a djinni who often has you laughing out loud. Magic, action, adventure, fascinating (and believable) characters, it has all the key elements for an excellent read. It would be a shame to pass this (and the other two books) by. Buy, buy, buy!Read full review
Bartimaeus, the droll, smart-mouthed irreverent djinni is being kept in this world by Nathaniel, the protagonist, too long. Long enough to make Bartimaeus weaker and less effective. In this final book of the trilogy the two push their relationship to the limit as Nathaniel, as his master, uses his control of the djinni to keep his hold on power as part of the group of magicians who now control the British government. Fantastical magical battles between humans, magicians and beings from the Other Place filled with imagination and detail will satisfy fans of this genre. The story expands the connection between Nathaniel and Kitty, a major player in the underground resistance movement. Readers will also be entertained, as in the first 2 books, by Bartimaeus' many humorous references to ancient history as he claims to be a major player influencing positive outcomes for countless masters throughout time. The story develops into a conflict potentially far more devastating than any that humans could devise. Nathaniel, Bartimaeus and Kitty are the central figures in a fight for something greater than any of them could have imagined. To really understand it read the first two books of the trilogy first.Read full review
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In this final book we find Nathaniel, Kitty and Barthimeus face their greatest struggle. The events that lead up to the ending will leave you anticipating for the next page. The ending will definitely leave you hearth wrenched. Though it was not the ending I hoped for nor possible you hoped for as well it will leave you in awe nonetheless. I highly recommend this book and the Barthimeus trilogy if you looking for a wonderful Science Fiction/Fantasy without all the garbage that you see in modern science fiction literature.
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