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I really like this book series so far: Its definitely been one of the better things I have read recently. Its consistently entertaining, light in tone, and populated with memorable characters. The plot moves swiftly, and although there are definitely some borrowed elements, I think Stroud manages to be innovative within certain bounds. I was constantly entertained, and I really loved the snarky djinni. I also loved that they added a sympathetic character in this one. Kitty was wonderful. She was clever, strong, and brave. I think Stroud was smart to wait to introduce her in this volume, because it felt like I was finally getting the other side of the story that until this point I had only heard from Nathaniel’s perspective. It was good to see through a commoner’s eyes how the magicians affect and control the populace, and how their rule is not necessarily beneficial. This was hinted at before, and Bartimaeus certainly believes this, but it was good to get a clear view of the manipulation that is perpetrated by those in power.

I really love Bartimaeus: I just really love how snarky and funny he was. It kept the tone of the book light, and its nice to read a book that isn’t steeped in how seriously it takes itself. I really liked the footnotes, as it felt like a callback to Jasper Fforde to me (another book series I liked).

Recommend: Definitely. Its an entertaining read.