To date not only is this the first book series I have fully read twice over, but I have actually read it three times and will happily continue to read for the rest of my life. Often I would fall asleep reading because I couldn’t put it down. I immediately fell in love with these books when I first discovered them in my old school’s library. And you get the magical world of spirits and power through Bartimaeus. You get the world of secret rebellions and spies with Kitty. You get the world of backstabbing political corruption with Nathaniel. One of the best parts about these books is how you get three stories rolled into one due to the varying POV’s. What follows is a tale of systems of power, of corruption, of freedom, and what is means to be “human”. But the people of London won’t stand for this control and domination much longer. One where the rich and powerful magicians control others through the summoning and enslavement of spirits such as djinn, imps, powerful afreet, and more.
The trilogy takes us on a fantastical world of an alternative London. The chapters vary from each of their POV’s, making it easy to dive right into their heads and hearts. The talkative and clever djinni Bartimaeus, the ambitious and quiet magician Nathaniel, and the brave and strong-willed rebel Kitty. The Bartimaeus Trilogy follows three major characters. Let’s dive into what they are about to see if they will be a great read for you, as well!
I read these books when I was in high school, and to say that they impacted my life would be a severe understatement. The books consist of T he Amulet of Samarkand, The Golem’s Eye, and Ptolemy’s Gate. The Bartimaeus Trilogy is a witty, engaging, and all-around fun read by author Jonathan Stroud. We look back at a fun and imaginative trilogy that forever impacted my love of reading.
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