Ptolemy's Gate (The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 3)
by Jonathan Stroud
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Author: Jonathan StroudNarrator: Simon Jones
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: Audiobook, Unabridged
Published: 2005-12-27
ISBN: 0807219819
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)
Book Reviews of Ptolemy's Gate (The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 3)
Book Review: Impossible to put down!
Summary: 5 Stars
Having read and absolutely loved The Amulet Of Samarkand and The Golem's Eye, I was delighted when Ptolemy's Gate was released, particularly as Simon Jones was still the narrator. Stroud's fascinating trilogy is definitely one of the most original modern fantasies around today. The story is told from the multiple view points of the young magician Nathaniel, the feisty commoner Kitty, and of course everyone's favourite djinny Bartimaeus. In these creations Stroud has given his readers three delightful, strong and deeply human (even though one is a spirit) characters. Right from the opening sentence Stroud draws you in with his wonderful, atmospheric language, and you are not released until the end, and perhaps not even then. I haven't been so utterly unable to put a book down since Harry Potter. Perhaps the author's greatest talent though, and the thing that for me makes the books such a joy to read, is Stroud's superb use of dialogue. Every word is just so perfectly chosen, timed and placed, and the book is shot through with the author's dry, sardonic humour. Even sentimental moments have a certain sharp-tongued charm, which, far from ruining the effect, makes it even more poignant, and no more so than during Bartimaeus and Nathaniel's final conversation.
Ptolemy's Gate has everything it's predecessors had and more. Intrigue, suspense, twists and turns, plots within plots, and of course the warmly delightful narration of Bartimaeus. His wit is as keen as ever, even when he himself is in pretty bad shape. And if you've been sitting there awaiting your copy, smugly satisfied that you've got it all worked out, then think again!
Simon Jones once more gives a perfect narration. The cynical, dry tone he adopts for Bartimaeus fits him perfectly. If they ever do movies of these books (and what books don't they try and film these days) then Simon Jones should definitely go for the part.
The only downside is that this was a trilogy, so we probably won't ever see the characters again. I'm missing them already.
Summary of Ptolemy's Gate (The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 3)
Three years have passed since the magician Nathaniel helped prevent a cataclysmic attack on London. Now an important member of the British government, he grapples with numerous problems: foreign wars are going badly, Britain?s enemies are mounting attacks close to London, and rebellion is growing among the commoners. Increasingly imperious and distracted, Nathaniel is treating Bartimaeus worse than ever. The long-suffering djinni is growing weak and vulnerable from too much time in this world, and his patience is nearing its end.Meanwhile, undercover in London, Nathaniel?s longtime rival Kitty has been stealthily completing her research on magic, demons, and Bartimaeus?s past. She has a daring plan that she hopes will break the endless cycle of conflict between djinn and humans. But will anyone listen to what she has to say?
In this glorious conclusion to the Bartimaeus Trilogy, the destinies of Bartimaeus, Nathaniel, and Kitty converge once more. For the first time, we will learn the secrets of Bartimaeus?s past, and catch a glimpse into the mysterious Other Place?the world of demons?as together, the threesome faces treacherous magicians, a complex conspiracy, and a rebellious faction of demons. To survive, they must test the limits of this world and question the deepest parts of themselves. And most difficult of all?they will have to learn to trust one another.
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