Bartimaeus Novel: The Bartimaeus Trilogy Boxed Set (Hardcover)

from ElGordo

The boxed set is lovely. The cover art is a bit stupid. This is one of my favorite new series of books and is not only for children or teens. The stories are fantastic and mature with the characters. The characters are wonderful, from Nathaniel/John Mandrake, Kitty and especially Bartimaeus. I n...

from JemmaStarr

This series has to be one of the best written fantasy for youth out there. Not only is it a great read for youth, but adults as well. Jonathan Stroud has done everything that an author is not supposed to do and has made it into and exceptional read.

from KtArt5

This is a beautiful hardcover, boxed set. The series is highly entertaining. It stands out from other fantasy works for its witty prose, wandless magicians, and an especially sarcastic djinni by the name of Bartimaeus. Characters are well developed, each with clearly defined narrative style, and ...

from rexrobotreviews

The Bartimaeus Trilogy is one of the best series I have ever read. I was so sad that it finished with three books. It is so well-written and the characters are so well developed... There is unbelievable wit and great plots. I read this set last year sometime, but since it is one of my favorites I...

from eleanor_eader

Sharing the alternative-history feel of Susannah Clarke's Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, as well as the inevitable Harry Potter comparisons and a plotting skill akin to Mr. Pullman's Dark Materials series, it's a wonder that this series feels as original and sparky as it does... put it down to...