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The Golem's Eye

By: Jonathan Stroud
Narrated by: Steven Pacey
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Summary

The Golem’s Eye is the second title in the New York Times bestselling Bartimaeus series by Jonathan Stroud.

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 Supplement

Readers 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

© Jonathan Stroud 2004 (P) Penguin Audio 2007

 Action & Adventure Fiction Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Funny Witty Magic Users
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Critic reviews

The alternating perspective between the three central characters adds depth, detail and humour to the action-packed thrills
A vast plum pudding of a novel that improves with each mouthful
Fresh, downbeat, witty and wise, this novel is a worthy sequel to The Amulet of Samarkand
Readers can rest easy: this sequel is no pale imitation of its predecessor. The Golem's Eye is another sophisticated, sardonic satire . . . Fast paced, frightening and funny, and you don't want it to end
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2nd part of the brilliant Bartemeus trilogy and equally as entertaining as the 1st and 3rd. Energetically read by Steven Pacey the story flies along. Never a dull moment download all three parts, you won't regret it.

Good listening

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Absolutely enjoyed it, even more so than The Amulet of Samarkand. I only wish they'd include the footnotes I vaguely remember from reading the books years ago.

Even better than the first one

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Second book & I thought much better than book 1. There are references to book 1, but you don't necessarily have had to have read it. The story moves at a good pace, draws you in & although no real surprises it is fun. Essentially a teenage read, but I loved it & will be moving onto the next one shortly. Makes a car journey go very quickly & you'll be looking for traffic jams to join.

A great listen

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I read this when first published after I left uni and found the audio book 18 years later just a good, funny and enthralling as ever.
Well recommended

Still fun

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Funny, clever with believable protagonist's. The lead role is a cad but you want him to succeed.

Great Junior fiction.

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