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The Golem's Eye

The Golem's Eye

FantasyJuvenile
Pages
259
Published
2004
Language
English

Synopsis

Nathaniel and Bartimaeus are back in their fourth adventure, this time heading to Prague. A powerful golem is on the loose, and they must find its source before it can wreak havoc on London. This young magician's apprentice and his sarcastic djinni companion face a race against time to prevent disaster.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousLightheartedFunnyTense
Quest

Genres

Fantasy Juvenile Urban Fantasy Young Adult Folklore Mythology Paranormal

About the author

J
Jonathan Stroud

Jonathan Anthony Stroud (born 27 October 1970) is a British writer of fantasy fiction, best known for the Bartimaeus young adult sequence and Lockwood & Co. children's series. His books are typically set in an alternative history London with fantasy elements, and have received note for his satire, and use of magic to reflect themes of class struggle. The Bartimaeus sequence is the recipient of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire and Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards. Stroud's works have also been featured on...

Characters

NathanielProtagonist
BartimaeusProtagonist
All characters in The Golem's Eye

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book work as a standalone story?

    This is the second installment in a continuous narrative arc that begins in The Amulet of Samarkand and concludes in Ptolemy's Gate. Reading the series in order is necessary to understand the evolving relationship between the central characters and the long-term political consequences of their actions.

  • How does the narrative structure differ from typical fantasy novels?

    The story utilizes alternating perspectives, including frequent footnotes written by the djinni Bartimaeus that provide his cynical, ancient commentary on the events and the human world. These footnotes are integral to the reading experience and offer a distinct layer of humor and world-building not found in the main narrative text.