In an alternate universe where magicians and "magic" run the most notable governments, Bartimaeus, a djinni (demon), is summoned to acquire the Amulet of Samarkand from a very prominent and powerful magician. But this Amulet is more than what it seems and the small boy who summoned him is more powerful than the people around him give him credit for. However Nathaniel, quickly gets in way over his head. Of course he does.
The alternate reality took a little getting used to because I didn't know how far it intended to go. But Bartimaeus took good care to make sure we don't drowned while adventuring through his ocean of a story. Bartimaeus doesn't even break into his story for the explanations he gives. They come by way of footnotes. They are humorous as well as informational.
It is a young adult "boy" book (though obviously girls enjoy it too), that I'd suggest for any junior high or younger high school student. It isn't a romantic in any way, and there are really no girls in it all. But if there was a boy who was looking to start reading something, this would be one that I'd suggest to get him reading again.
Bartimaeus is, as said, very funny. He is a very sarcastic and very willing to drop the fourth wall barrier. Nathaniel is a little less exciting, but it was cool to see him grow throughout the book. Bartimaeus is the ringleader and main attraction to the story. And I'm okay with that.
I enjoyed the plot. Almost like a heist story or the suspense of one.
I enjoyed the story over all very much and would like to read the next one as well.
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