The Golem's Eye

The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 2

By: Jonathan Stroud

Narrated by: Simon Jones

Length: 16 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

Two years have passed since young apprentice magician Nathaniel became famous by foiling the ruthless Simon Lovelace. Now 14, Nathaniel is ambitiously climbing the ranks of the magicians' government. The Prime Minister himself has placed Nathaniel in charge of capturing the Resistance, a group of unruly commoners working to undermine the magicians' empire. But after several failed attempts, Nathaniel is forced to admit he can't do it alone. With his career on the line, he reluctantly summons his only hope for success, the 5,000-year-old wise-cracking djinni Bartimaeus.

The duo is reunited just in time: the Resistance is growing more audacious than ever. And to make matters worse, a seemingly invulnerable clay golem is wreaking destruction throughout London, sending the entire city into pandemonium. With time running out, the young magician and his uncontrollable djinni must find the source of the golem's power, a task they quickly learn will involve much more than they ever anticipated.

In the ensuing chaos, Nathaniel and Bartimaeus will be chased through the streets of Prague, hunt a dancing skeleton across London's skyline, encounter the horror of the dreaded Night Police, and meet a surprising new ally. Together, these three will have to go head-to-head with the fearsome golem before the mysterious identity of its master is finally revealed.

©2004 Jonathan Stroud (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Brilliant 5!

Loved it. Great story, fun characters, Jin made me laugh out loud.
BEST NARATOR Ever, and in same class as Stephen Fry.

Excellent performance!!!

I enjoyed the story a lot but the real gem was the performance... this is how an audiobook should be!! Having Simon Jones narrate this book is such a treat..

"Perfect Touch Of Magic"

This series is one of the best I've ever read. Awesome books from an awesome author. Couldnt put them down the 1st time I read them. Absolutely wonderful truly amazing, beautiful perfect magical stuff. Blew my mind.

Second book in the series... As witty as the first

Second book in the series, and just as witty as the first. New magic, new intrigue, new adventures... same Bartimaeus.

Fantastic

Love this series, a bit hard to follow if you're not paying close attention at the beginning though

Nice

I liked the story and the narrator was brilliant, but Nathaniel was a little wimpy at the beginning. I don't know if it was supposed to be like that but he just changed so much it took me by surprise.

Terrific story, Great Reader

Some people have found this second volume of the trilogy a letdown after the superb "Amulet of Samarkand," but I actually liked it better. A very satisfying ending sets up the final-volume finale. Simon Jones is at the top of the all-time great narrators list, and when he's matched with terrific characters and a suspenseful story, it's audio bliss.

Book 2 develops deeper shades of grey

Privilege and patriotism war confusingly around Nathaniel, whose pride keeps his council from the wise

one of the best stories around

Great performance and a great story. Be sure to catch the first book in this series before reading this one.

Not Quite as Good as Book 1

but still a wonderful and entertaining book.
I am looking forward to book 3.