Jonathan Stroud

[Michelle]

This author writes for teenegers, but I actually really enjoyed The Amulet of Samarkand. Having just looked in Amazon, a lot of his books look really good. Has anyone read any others?

[Inanna]

I keep seeing his books pop up on Amazon and have often wondered whether or not they would be good.

Is The Amulet of Samarkand the only one you've read Michelle?

[Michelle]

It is - although I have the second one on my TBR pile. It fits nicely into that group of 'children's books' that are actually quite enjoyable for adults too. :)

[Lilywhite]

have just picked this one up in the library on a whim, will let you know what I think when I actually get round to reading it
...... yes I was wandering around the childrens section of the library.... :oops:

Kat
:catlove:

[Lilywhite]

i'm about half way through this now and I'm really impressed. It's not at all what I thought it would be (but I suppose that's what you get for judging books by their covers right? :D )

I find he writes very similar to Terry Pratchett but for a slightly younger audience. The same wit and humour injected into a simple but descriptive narrative.

I only started this book a day ago and i'm already half way through. Very easy to read and an enjoyable story to boot. Can't wait for the next ones.

Kat
:catlove:

[Kell]

I really will have to get hold of this book...

[Maureen]

...... yes I was wandering around the childrens section of the library.... :oops:
Kat


Kat - There are some nice books in there!! I do that as well, when I take my son.

[Lilywhite]

i might borrow someone elses kids to go there next time, I won't look as out of place as I did last time lol

It makes me feel tall as well, i'm only 5' 1"..... :catlaugh: :catlaugh:

kat
:catlove

[Maureen]

:lol: :lol:

[Jules]

I've read and enjoyed two of Stroud's Bartimaeus trilogy, The Amulet of Samarkand and The Golem's Eye. (I haven't yet read the last one.) Both are very good, though I enjoyed the first slightly more.

He does remind me of Pratchett in his use of hilarious footnotes (something which Terry doesn't use nearly as much as he used to - bring them back, Terry!) from the sarcastic Bartimaeus. I'm looking foward to reading Ptolemy's Gate.

I've also read a couple of Stroud's other books for young adults. The first one I read was called The Leap, and I wholeheartedly recommend this - it's excellent. On the strength of this, I then read another of his which involves teenagers camping out in a castle. I'm not sure of the title, it might have been something like The Keep, but I was very disappointed and sold it on eBay! But Stroud has certainly redeemed himself in my eyes with the Bartimaeus trilogy. :)

[Kell]

I keep meaning to get hold of these - I'll have to get them at some point. Perhaps after I've whittled my list down a little - Dale says I'm not allowed to buy any more new books for a while, so I shall have to see about swaps on RISI or something...

[Michelle]

I still haven't read the 2nd one in the series.. although it is fairly high on my 'to read' list. :)

[Lilywhite]

I've been trying to get hold of The Golem's Eye for ages now. The library only has one copy and those pesky kids keep taking it out!!!

[Jules]

Kids today, eh? How dare they keep taking out all the children's books and stopping us adults from reading them! :wink:

[Sugar]

I really ought to read these. They are supposed to be very good, but I just haven't got around to it. Convince me to order it in.....!

[Michelle]

I've just started The Golem's Eye, and I forgot just how much I like his style. I agree with the Pratchett comments.. his footnotes are good, and there is some good wit in there. :)

Kell, you really should give the first one a try. And Sugar.. time to order it in! lol

[Lilywhite]

i haven't managed to get hold of the Golem's Eye yet... (darn those kids ;) )

although they do have a few copies of Ptolemy's Gate in which is annoying

[Acesare*]

Ooo! Didb't he write a number of the 'Point Horror' teen books? I used to love them!

[Michelle]

Just finished The Golem's Eye, and really enjoyed it! I've just requested Ptolemy's Gate as I'd like to see how it all finishes up.

[Lilywhite]

I have reserved it from the library now because after waiting for weeks for the one copy to become available, they have now sent it elsewhere!! cheeky monkeys. Can't wait now :)

[Lilywhite]

I have the Golem's eye and Ptolomys Gate now :woohoo: :woohoo:

So far I'm enjoying the Golem's Eye, glad to be back in the company of Bartemaeus (sp)

[Michelle]

He's great, isn't he?! :D

Kell, you must try the first book, I think you'll really like it.

[Lilywhite]

I managed to finish the trilogy now and in a way I'm quite sad, it's like a good friend moving away :cry:

What a brilliant set of books though, I loved this story. Definately worth a read if you would like some low level fantasy and fun to be around characters.

[Michelle]

Have you tried any of his others? They also look rather good. :)

[Lilywhite]

Not yet, I was going to have a look at them and see if any jumped out at me.

[Michelle]

I've almost finished the last one, and I don't want Bartimeaus to go either. :(

I just loved the confusion over 'Duck', when they ended up in the lake! ;) (It wouldn't make sense out of context, but Kat should understand.) :D

[Lilywhite]

i did laugh out loud at that one. :lol:

and when he went off on a little anecdote, being told to stop it and concentrate :)

[Michelle]

Once again.. Kell.. you need to get started on these! ;)

[Kell]

I want to, but I've got so many books already to be read at the moment, I've decided to hold off on getting any more, at least untill my birthday - I've just had to clear more than 30 off my list because I have no room in the house any more - LOL!