The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud

The Amulet of Samarkand

Bartimaeus #1

Jonathan Stroud

479 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous funny medium-paced

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.

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Moods

adventurous 95%
funny 73%
mysterious 42%
lighthearted 28%
dark 20%
tense 20%
emotional 9%
challenging 5%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
sad 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 37%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 36% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.96

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