The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud

The Amulet of Samarkand

Bartimaeus #1

Jonathan Stroud

480 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous funny medium-paced

Description

When the 5,000-year-old djinni Bartimaeus is summoned by Nathaniel, a young magician's apprentice, he expects to have to do nothing more taxing than a little levitation or a few simple illusions. But Nathaniel is a precocious talent and has someth...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
funny 72%
mysterious 41%
lighthearted 27%
dark 20%
tense 18%
emotional 7%
challenging 5%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
reflective 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 36%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 34% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.96

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