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The Golem's Eye

By: Jonathan Stroud
Narrated by: Steven Pacey
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This second volume of the brilliant, bestselling Bartimaeus sequence.

Two years have passed since the events of The Amulet of Samarkand and the young magician Nathaniel is rising fast through the government ranks. But his career is suddenly threatened by a series of terrifying crises. A dangerous golem makes random attacks on London and other raids, even more threatening, are perpetrated by the Resistance. Nathaniel and Bartimaeus travel to Prague, enemy city of ancient magic, but while they are there uproar breaks out at home and Nathaniel returns to find his reputation in tatters. Can he rescue it from his Machiavellian adversaries in the government bent on his destruction?

A thrilling sequel in which the relationship between the young magician and the djinni remains as teasing and complex as ever.

©2007 Jonathan Stroud; (P)2007 Random House Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Magic Users

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
All stars
Most relevant
A wonderful developing storyline. Bartimaius as ever is the sections I most desire to listen to. Well worth the time invested to listen.

Sarcastic antagonism

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Love these books,
The banter from bartameous is brilliant, Jonathon Stroud has a great humous way of writing something that could be quite scary, it’s almost like dark humour, very clever & enjoyable, with underlying morals.
Steven Pacey is a wonderful narrator (thank you!) he animates the characters brilliantly,
Such a fun book to listen to, I couldn’t stop listening! Stormed my way through this! Ready for the next one! :-))))

Laugh out loud enjoyment

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Good narration, but the story was a little awkward at points. Especially evident with the characters in the government. Many times their actions and narratives were less believable than the magic. Overall though, it was an enjoyable read.

Good performance and good story...mostly

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While parts of the story weren’t as good as the previous book, Steven Pacey’s narration more then makes up for it

Top job narration

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Reading the series is magical, but listening to Steven Pacey bring it to life is next level!

Steven Pacey adds brilliance to a fantastic story

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