The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud

The Amulet of Samarkand

Bartimaeus #1

Jonathan Stroud

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous funny fast-paced

missing page info | first published 2003

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Nathaniel is a magician's apprentice, taking his first lessons in the arts of magic. But when a devious hot-shot wizard named Simon Lovelace ruthlessly humiliates Nathaniel in front of his elders, Nathaniel decides to kick up his education a few n...
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Moods

adventurous 95%
funny 71%
mysterious 40%
lighthearted 28%
dark 20%
tense 15%
emotional 6%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 39%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 39% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.95

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