The Golem's Eye
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Jonathan Stroud
The Golem’s Eye is the second title in the New York Times bestselling Bartimaeus series by Jonathan Stroud.**Note: There is a chance the book cover you receive may differ from the cover displayed here.**Two years have passed since the events surrounding the Amulet of Samarkand, and the young magician Nathaniel is rising fast through the ranks of London’s elite magical government.But his career is suddenly threatened by a dangerous golem making random attacks on London, and Nathaniel is forced on a perilous quest to save his reputation and the city. When he finds his life in danger he has no choice but to call upon the troublesome 5,000 year old djinni, Bartimaeus, to do his magical bidding once more . . .Set in an alternate London controlled by magicians, this hilarious and electrifying series will enthral readers of all ages.Fresh, witty and wise, this novel is a worthy sequel to The Amulet of Samarkand – Times Educational SupplementReaders can rest easy: this sequel is no pale imitation of its predecessor. Fast paced, frightening and funny, and you don't want it to end – The Bookseller
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Author
Jonathan Stroud
Pages
592
Publisher
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Published Date
2011-07-29
ISBN
1446480313 9781446480311
Ratings
Google: 5
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"Maybe because I took a break in the middle, but this was WAY too slow of a burn for me. That’s not to say it lacks action; plenty of Things Happen. But somehow they’re not very interesting? I find a character-driven story tends to give more meaning to the plot and I couldn’t get a mental grip on any of the three protagonists till near the end, and only then just barely. I keep feeling like this series has such POTENTIAL and then not living up to it. I’m hoping book three weaves some much more interesting threads and finally brings the slow simmer of character development to fruition. Either that or finally creates a likeable character? I WANT to like Bartimaeus but just can’t quite get there due to him being more or less evil - though I’m beginning to feel like maybe we can get to know him properly eventually. <br/><br/>Ultimately this was a profound MEH."
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Teresa Prokopanko
"Fantastic addition to the original. Keeps you on your toes"
Ludo Dingo
"I loved this book better than the first one. I loved how the author created the main characters. While reading the book, I loved and hated all three of them; Kitty, John and Bartimaeus. I really liked Honorius too! He was a really good plot twist in the middle. Overall it was a really good book, more action than in the Amulet of Samarkand."
Danica Sarmiento
"Talk about a blast from the past, been years since I read that book! Entire series is definitely worth a reread. My favorite book right now is The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. Not new by a long shot anymore but it has that fantasy and magic that pulls you into a different world as well as a healthy dose of humor that I can actually relate to"
Daniel Curley
"Tbh I've been meaning to reread it!!! Its been so long!"
Ashley Richards