The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud

The Amulet of Samarkand

Bartimaeus #1

Jonathan Stroud

462 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous funny fast-paced

Description

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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Moods

adventurous 95%
funny 71%
mysterious 40%
lighthearted 28%
dark 20%
tense 16%
emotional 6%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 38%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.95

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