The Bartimaeus Trilogy: Ptolemy's Gate (3)
Summary: Three years have passed since the magician Nathaniel helped prevent a
cataclysmic attack on London. Now an established member of the British
Government, he faces unprecedented problems: foreign wars are going
badly; Britain`s enemies are mounting attacks close to London; and
rebellion is fomenting among the commoners. Increasingly imperious and
distracted, Nathaniel is treating Bartimaeus worse than ever. The
longsuffering djinni is growing weak and vulnerable from too much time
in this world and is nearing the end of his patience. Meanwhile,
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. 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.
Review:
Fantastic final book to the
Bartimaeus Trilogy. I actually give this a 4.5 stars. In this book,
Bartimaeus, Nathaniel (John Mandrake) and Kitty are back. Its three
years after the events with the golem from the second book. Nathaniel
is now a member of the council and one of the closest magicians to the
minister and holds substantial power. Kitty had been working as an
assistant to a magician in order to gain knowledge on Bartimaeus and his
past. Bartimaeus....well he is much as he has been in the previous
books.
We get a good look at the relationship between Bartimaeus and Ptolemy in this novel. As Kitty works to unravel his mysteries, Nathaniel is busy with the war effort but is met with opposition from many ends. When Nathaniel's career is put on the line, it draws our three characters together to unravel the dark mystery of Mr Hopkins and the relations between magician and 'demon.' Nathaniel of forced to learn that many, including his former teacher, are disappointed in the person he has become and just how hated the magician rule really is. As he questions his loyalties, Kitty is put to the test of drawing 'demon' and human closer together.
This book had a much more mature viewpoint and style. While the others were lighter in general, this one is darker. More language, violence and a unexpected ending. Mind you, Bartimaeus is cynical as ever, so you won't be disappointed there. A great book for older youth and adults of all ages.
We get a good look at the relationship between Bartimaeus and Ptolemy in this novel. As Kitty works to unravel his mysteries, Nathaniel is busy with the war effort but is met with opposition from many ends. When Nathaniel's career is put on the line, it draws our three characters together to unravel the dark mystery of Mr Hopkins and the relations between magician and 'demon.' Nathaniel of forced to learn that many, including his former teacher, are disappointed in the person he has become and just how hated the magician rule really is. As he questions his loyalties, Kitty is put to the test of drawing 'demon' and human closer together.
This book had a much more mature viewpoint and style. While the others were lighter in general, this one is darker. More language, violence and a unexpected ending. Mind you, Bartimaeus is cynical as ever, so you won't be disappointed there. A great book for older youth and adults of all ages.
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